Joseph Havel

American, born 1954

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The image consists of looping and swirling lines that form shapes resembling curves and spirals, creating movement across the canvas. Some lines twist and turn, similar to a coiled spring or the tendrils of a vine. Various shapes scattered throughout the image suggest organic growth, like pebbles or stones on a curving path. The composition evokes fluid forms found in nature.
Joseph Havel, Growing Pearls, 1993, graphite on paper, Gift of Anonymous, 2020.166.1

Growing Pearls

Joseph Havel · 1993 · graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  2020.166.1