Alexandra Blum, Home II, graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm 2020

Alexandra Blum, Home II, graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm 2020. Photo credit: A. Blum

Being at home so much during lockdown made me increasingly aware of the progression of the sun during the day. I wanted to draw the movement of the sunlight (and rain showers) over static forms, the way it’s made visible through multiple cast shadows and how it suddenly brings mundane details into sharp focus.

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Alexandra Blum, Detail from 'Home II' graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm, 2020

Alexandra Blum, Detail from 'Home II' graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm, 2020. Photo credit: A. Blum

Alexandra Blum, Detail from 'Home II' graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm, 2020

Alexandra Blum, Detail from 'Home II' graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm, 2020. Photo credit: A. Blum

Alexandra Blum, Detail from 'Home III' graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm, 2020

Alexandra Blum, Detail from 'Home II' graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm, 2020. Photo credit: A. Blum

Alexandra Blum, Detail from 'Home II' graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm, 2020

Alexandra Blum, Detail from 'Home II' graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm, 2020. Photo credit: A. Blum

Alexandra Blum, Detail from 'Home II' graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm, 2020

Alexandra Blum, Detail from 'Home II' graphite on paper, 59.4 x 84 cm, 2020. Photo credit: A. Blum


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