Artwork
Cube 1+/- No. 1
Cube 1+/- No. 1 is a drawing by Karen Bateson. It dates from 2005 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Cube 1+/- No.
About this work
The drawing is called Cube 1+/- No. 1 by Karen Bateson.
It's from 2005 and made with graphite.
The artist used equal lengths of graphite to form the drawing, which is an interesting fact about this work. This approach makes the drawing seem like a low-relief sculpture, which is a unique aspect of this piece.
You can learn more about techniques like this by looking up cross-hatching.
Overview
Cube 1+/- No. 1, created by Karen Bateson in 2005, is a graphite drawing that challenges traditional boundaries between drawing and sculpture.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a cube, represented through an innovative use of equal graphite lengths, exploring spatial perception and the physicality of the medium.
Technique & Style
Bateson employed a unique approach by using equal lengths of graphite to construct the cube's form, akin to low-relief sculpture, inviting comparison with techniques like cross-hatching in its textured, dimensional effect.
History & Provenance
Created in 2005, this work is part of Bateson's collaborative practice with Hamish Young, initiated in 2003 after studying together at Cheltenham.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karen Bateson made precise, minimal drawings like Cube 1+/- No. 1, a 2005 work on paper that plays with geometry and measurement. The piece sits in a quiet corner of the 2000s drawing tradition, where lines and angles…
