Artwork
Study for Sugar blocked in traffic box
Study for Sugar blocked in traffic box is a drawing by Oxtoby. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Study for Sugar blocked in traffic box is a 1972 drawing by Oxtoby, part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. Characterized by a loose, sketchy style, it features an arrangement of black and white cubes with varying shading for depth.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a group of cubes in diverse orientations—overlapping, separate, stacked, and suspended mid-air—in a seemingly haphazard arrangement, conveying a sense of dynamic energy through the interplay of simple geometric forms.
Technique & Style
Executed with bold lines and minimal detail, the drawing emphasizes simplicity and movement. The use of black and white with selective shading adds depth to the otherwise flat, sketchy rendering of the cubes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1972 by Oxtoby, the work is currently housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
While specific contextual influences are not detailed, the piece's emphasis on geometric abstraction and dynamic arrangement reflects broader artistic explorations of form and space during the early 1970s.
Legacy
Information on the drawing's direct influence or legacy is not provided, though it contributes to the broader understanding of geometric abstraction and sketchy, dynamic drawing techniques in the early 1970s.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist made a 1972 pencil drawing called *Study for Sugar blocked in traffic box*, showing a city corner with a yellow traffic box and a block of raw sugar.
