Composition XIV

Composition XIVBehind the Art I particularly love the aesthetic of the marks in this piece. They feel intentional, bold, and straightforward. The faces in the piece are quite apparent, and they remind me of tribal like features. I love the use of a banana as a smile. It really makes the portraits stand out! About the Compositions Series The Compositions Series is a collection of conceptual studies where I give my hand drawn, intuitive marks a larger and more open

Behind the Art

I particularly love the aesthetic of the marks in this piece. They feel intentional, bold, and straightforward. The faces in the piece are quite apparent, and they remind me of tribal-like features. I love the use of a banana as a smile. It really makes the portraits stand out!

About the Compositions Series

The Compositions Series is a collection of conceptual studies where I give my hand-drawn, intuitive marks a larger and more open space to breathe. In my broader practice, I often weave small symbols, gestures, and hidden faces into dense fields of intricate detail. With this series, I wanted to strip back some of that density and leave more blank space on the paper, allowing each spontaneous line, face, and gesture to stand more on its own. For me, it is a study in simplicity, space, and visual balance.

Artwork Details

•  Title: “Composition XIV”
• Artist: Roberta Boffo
• Series: Compositions
• Original Medium: Ink on paper
• Artwork Unframed Size: 31 x 41 cm (12.21in x 16.15 in) 
• Artwork Framed Size: 53 x 63 x 2.5 cm (20.9in x 24.8in x 1 in)
• Year: 2023

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