Artwork
Design drawing for The Subject, Generato
Design drawing for The Subject, Generato is a drawing by Paul Neagu. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1976 drawing is a design study for 'The Subject, Generator,' a component of the installation 'Gradually Going Tornado.
About this work
Overview
This 1976 drawing is a design study for 'The Subject, Generator,' a component of the installation 'Gradually Going Tornado.' It is one of three related drawings that outline the various elements of the larger work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a mechanical device with labeled parts and arrows indicating movement. Surrounding notes reference concepts such as 'emotional experience' and 'propagation of things,' suggesting the work is more concerned with the ideas behind the device than its physical form.
Technique & Style
Executed in pencil, the drawing features rapid, gestural lines and extensive annotations. The artist's use of distorted perspective and labeling of mechanical parts creates a sense of tension between the technical and the conceptual.
Context
The drawing was created for an installation that included wooden constructions and glass elements, with the artist providing explanatory notes in the accompanying exhibition catalogue.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Neagu (1938–2004) was a Romanian-British artist, born in Romania and living in England from 1970 onwards, who worked in diverse media such as drawing, sculpture, performance art and watercolor. He died on 16 June 2004 in London.
