In stark contrast against a vast, immaculate white field, a fierce profile emerges as a storm of black ink: the head and upper shoulders of an athlete rendered entirely through thousands of overlapping, razor-sharp triangles that tangle, claw, and detonate outward in unrelenting frenzy. Dense clusters of these angular marks build near-opaque black in the core—jagged shards interlock like fractured armor or exploding muscle fibers—creating a textured, pulsating mass that conveys raw, unbridled power and concentrated intensity. From this overloaded center, lines stab and radiate chaotically: some thrust upward in aggressive spikes, others rake sideways or downward in wild, clawing bursts, suggesting the surge of adrenaline, the strain of peak exertion, and the primal drive of victory frozen mid-roar.
Crowning the head, a triumphant explosion of electric green laurel leaves bursts skyward—vibrant, spiky forms that contrast vividly with the dark chaos below. These leaves spike outward in triumphant, almost manic exuberance: sharp tips pierce the air, overlapping in joyous disarray, their bright hue cutting through the monochrome fury like a beacon of ancient glory rekindled in modern ferocity. The green is applied with the same gestural urgency—quick, decisive strokes that feel alive and defiant—transforming the classical symbol of victory into something visceral and contemporary.
The composition centers this crowned profile with commanding presence, the figure's gaze directed firmly leftward, pulling the eye along the diagonal thrust of the crown and the radiating shards. No gentle contours soften the form; instead, the relentless angularity and high-contrast black-against-white generate explosive rhythm—buildup in the dense head, violent dispersal outward—while the surrounding white expanse amplifies isolation, scale, and spiritual charge, turning the modest sheet into a monument of athletic apotheosis.
Notice how the dark triangular frenzy draws the eye inward to the athlete's intense focus, then flings it upward and outward along the green laurel's triumphant spikes—creating relentless momentum between coiled power and victorious release. The limited palette (deep black ink, vivid green accent) heightens urgency: monochrome rawness grounds the primal energy, while the electric green infuses transcendent triumph and fragile glory.
Part of the "Force of Nature" series, this unique drawing channels raw, intuitive gesture to evoke the boundless vitality of the human spirit—athletic prowess rendered not as realistic anatomy but as explosive, elemental force: ancient laurel reborn in manic modern ink, strength distilled to pure, victorious eruption. In its high-contrast ferocity, the work invites you to feel the surge—how does this crowned detonation of line and color resonate in your own body as power, conquest, or the poetry of human triumph pushed to its limit?
Technical notes.
Unique drawing, pen and ink on paper. Unframed dimensions: 14” high x 11” wide. Signed by the artist on the back, dated 2016.
In stark contrast against a vast, immaculate white field, a fierce profile emerges as a storm of black ink: the head and upper shoulders of an athlete rendered entirely through thousands of overlapping, razor-sharp triangles that tangle, claw, and detonate outward in unrelenting frenzy. Dense clusters of these angular marks build near-opaque black in the core—jagged shards interlock like fractured armor or exploding muscle fibers—creating a textured, pulsating mass that conveys raw, unbridled power and concentrated intensity. From this overloaded center, lines stab and radiate chaotically: some thrust upward in aggressive spikes, others rake sideways or downward in wild, clawing bursts, suggesting the surge of adrenaline, the strain of peak exertion, and the primal drive of victory frozen mid-roar.
Crowning the head, a triumphant explosion of electric green laurel leaves bursts skyward—vibrant, spiky forms that contrast vividly with the dark chaos below. These leaves spike outward in triumphant, almost manic exuberance: sharp tips pierce the air, overlapping in joyous disarray, their bright hue cutting through the monochrome fury like a beacon of ancient glory rekindled in modern ferocity. The green is applied with the same gestural urgency—quick, decisive strokes that feel alive and defiant—transforming the classical symbol of victory into something visceral and contemporary.
The composition centers this crowned profile with commanding presence, the figure's gaze directed firmly leftward, pulling the eye along the diagonal thrust of the crown and the radiating shards. No gentle contours soften the form; instead, the relentless angularity and high-contrast black-against-white generate explosive rhythm—buildup in the dense head, violent dispersal outward—while the surrounding white expanse amplifies isolation, scale, and spiritual charge, turning the modest sheet into a monument of athletic apotheosis.
Notice how the dark triangular frenzy draws the eye inward to the athlete's intense focus, then flings it upward and outward along the green laurel's triumphant spikes—creating relentless momentum between coiled power and victorious release. The limited palette (deep black ink, vivid green accent) heightens urgency: monochrome rawness grounds the primal energy, while the electric green infuses transcendent triumph and fragile glory.
Part of the "Force of Nature" series, this unique drawing channels raw, intuitive gesture to evoke the boundless vitality of the human spirit—athletic prowess rendered not as realistic anatomy but as explosive, elemental force: ancient laurel reborn in manic modern ink, strength distilled to pure, victorious eruption. In its high-contrast ferocity, the work invites you to feel the surge—how does this crowned detonation of line and color resonate in your own body as power, conquest, or the poetry of human triumph pushed to its limit?
Technical notes.
Unique drawing, pen and ink on paper. Unframed dimensions: 14” high x 11” wide. Signed by the artist on the back, dated 2016.
