This black and white sketch artwork features an abstract, geometric composition of intersecting lines and shapes. The dominant visual elements are the dynamic, angular lines that create a sense of movement and visual tension across the frame. The overall style appears to be expressionist, with a raw, expressive quality to the drawing technique. The context suggests this could be an early 20th century work, possibly reflecting the artist's intention to convey a sense of the modern, industrial world through an abstract, symbolic visual language. ...
Elliott Jamal Robbins delves into the intersections of identity, race, and American visual culture through a multidisciplinary approach involving drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and animation. He uses humor and surrealism to engage with themes of queerness, masculinity, and the complexities of Black and Native American identities. Incorporating found imagery, collage, and text, Robbins constructs narratives that challenge and reframe historical and cultural tropes. His work interacts with archival materials and popular media, weaving personal and critical perspectives to subvert dominant representations. Through layered and sometimes ambiguous imagery, Robbins explores the dynamics between subjectivity and spectatorship, revealing how identity is shaped and perceived. Focused on disrupting conventional narratives, Robbins employs a variety of mediums and visual languages to encourage reflection and reconsideration of race, gender, and cultural memory. ...
