Artwork
Prietenele
Prietenele is a print by Tiberiu Nicorescu. It is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
Prietenele consists of a single sheet of off‑white paper bearing only a few barely perceptible pencil or charcoal strokes. The work is framed by a modest wooden border, and a small adhesive label with alphanumeric characters is affixed to one corner. The overall visual effect is one of intentional emptiness, drawing attention to the minimal traces of mark making.
Subject & Meaning
The piece presents an almost void surface, suggesting a contemplation of the act of drawing itself. The faint lines may represent preliminary gestures, practice exercises, or an exploratory gesture that remains unresolved, inviting viewers to consider the threshold between conception and completion.
Technique & Style
Executed with light graphite or charcoal, the marks are applied with such delicacy that they merge with the paper's tone. The restrained hand and sparse composition align the work with minimalist and conceptual approaches that prioritize materiality and the presence of the artist's hand over representational content.
History & Provenance
The artwork is associated with Romanian artist Tiberiu Nicorescu, known for investigations into minimal mark making. No further exhibition or ownership details are provided, and the piece appears to be presented in its original format, including the wooden frame and adhesive label.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tiberiu Nicorescu made prints and paintings in mid-20th-century Romania. You’ll find his print *Îmbrățișare*—a tender embrace captured in black lines—and the delicate waiting scene in *În așteptare*. His painting…
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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