This abstract pencil drawing showcases a dynamic interplay of intersecting geometric shapes and lines. The artist has employed a monochromatic palette, relying on varying shades of grey to create a sense of depth and movement within the composition. The overall effect is one of intricate, almost architectural structures, hinting at themes of interconnectedness and the built environment. The artist's technical prowess is evident in the precise draftsmanship and the skillful rendering of light and shadow. This work reflects the modernist aesthetic, where form and structure take precedence, inviting the viewer to contemplate the relationship between the abstract and the tangible. ...
In Antonia Rodrian's paintings, everyday objects often play an autonomous role, serving as tools, artefacts, or archaeological findings within the artwork. These objects act, hold, play, perform, search, shape, and reshape something, positioning themselves as the traces of human gestures remain unknown or undiscovered.
Rodrian's oeuvre is an observation of archaeology, language, identity, social structures, and political events. Rather than directly illustrating these actions, she uses her interest in formalism and the history of painting to overcome the barriers and expectations imposed by representation. Her paintings capture the essence of banalities, which find their natural way onto the canvas, with a wide colour spectrum yet characteristically soft. The structures depicted sometimes turn into abstract lines, and repetitions of forms emphasize the formal structure of the painting. Through her repeated process of questioning representation, Rodrian defines her exceptional style, where painting as a material and positioning of colour is as important as the displayed content. ...
