Patsy McArthur, The Intrepids, Charcoal Drawing, 2022

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The intrepids charcoal and graphite on paper framed in off white float frame behind anti-reflect/ uv glass framed size: 27.5 … Read more The intrepids charcoal and graphite on paper framed in off white float frame behind anti-reflect/ uv glass framed size: 27.5 x 47 inches / 70 x 120 cm this contemporary figurative drawing is executed in expressive charcoal and graphite on paper, showcasing the artist’s mastery of tonal realism, dynamic gesture, and atmospheric mark-making. The work features moving female figures in flowing garments, rendered with a cinematic sense of motion and a refined understanding of anatomy, fabric, and light. The intrepids captures a charged moment of collective movement, where bodies, cloth, and air converge in sweeping rhythm. The artist builds depth through layered charcoal, creating a sense of velocity as forms emerge and dissolve within the surrounding haze. Gestural strokes contrast with finely articulated passages, allowing the figures to appear simultaneously grounded and ephemeral. The composition explores themes of courage, sisterhood, and resilience, evoking the quiet heroism of forward motion and shared emotional experience. The work occupies a space between realism and dreamlike abstraction, offering collectors a striking example of contemporary figurative charcoal drawing with strong narrative and visual impact. Artist statement: "from my ongoing series of figures in motion, when i use forward motion in my works like this, it feels as though i’m harnessing my own strength and putting it out in the world. This drawing is a good example of how i use various images of the same model in the same drawing to embody transition through psychological states. She really strides through her environment, ready to take on whatever comes her way." this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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