Contemporary Ruth Esserman (1936-2022) Signed Large Mixed Media Abstract Drawing ("Flying Duo")

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This large-scale mixed media drawing by Ruth Esserman, signed and dated 2021, reflects the artist’s mature visual language developed over … Read more This large-scale mixed media drawing by Ruth Esserman, signed and dated 2021, reflects the artist’s mature visual language developed over decades of studio practice and exhibition. Esserman’s work has been exhibited widely in gallery and academic settings and is recognized for its rigorous exploration of structure, pattern, and spatial movement.
Trained in fine art and influenced by architectural systems and urban environments, Esserman developed a distinctive approach rooted in meticulous linework and repeated mark-making. Executed in ink and mixed media on paper, this composition features sweeping black contours moving across a densely worked field, punctuated by areas of saturated cobalt blue. The interplay between controlled pattern and fluid form is emblematic of her later work.
Throughout her career, Esserman explored themes of mapping, pathways, and the human experience of space. Her drawings often suggest abstracted landscapes or navigational systems, balancing precision with intuitive gesture. The scale of this work enhances its graphic presence, making it particularly compelling in contemporary and design-forward interiors.
The drawing is mounted and unframed, allowing flexibility for custom framing. It is signed and dated by the artist

Size:
22" x 30"
Mounted
30" x 36" See less