Still-life by Irena Klonek

A compelling still life sketch by Irena Klonek, rendered in chalk and gouache on brown paper, featuring an abstract arrangement of objects—an interplay of two chairs, numerous wooden bars, long swaths of fabric, and canvases, all harmonized in subtle colours of whites, blacks and greys. Klonek's distinctive style is evident in the bold use of heavy, thick lines, defining the shapes and forms of the objects in the scene.
The chairs and canvas stand as prominent elements, their abstract shapes and vibrant hues adding a sense of structure to the arrangement. Wooden bars intermingle with the chairs, creating an intriguing sense of depth and movement within the composition, while long pieces of fabric cascade and twist throughout the scene, adding fluidity and texture. The heavy, thick black chalk and charcoal lines serve as both connectors and dividers, delineating the various elements while also unifying the composition. They provide contrast and definition.

Irena Klonek's use of white gouache paints brings plains of stillness to this abstract still life sketch, inviting viewers to interpret and appreciate the dynamic interplay of shapes and dynamism within this captivating and enigmatic scene.

The drawings is stuck to a more sturdy piece of paper for strength.

Medium: gouache, chalk, charcoal on paper

Dimensions: 96 cm x 72 cm