Assignment 2 "Drawing as a Verb"
Roee Rosen is a male contemporary artist from Israeli, who works in a variety of mediums, including writing, drawing, painting, photography, and cinema. He utilizes unique storytelling techniques to humorously invoke skepticism toward the manipulation of historical traumas for political gain. From top to bottom; Roee Rosen, Preliminary Sketch for Final Scene of Kafka for Kids, 2016, pencil on paper, 22 x 28 cm. Roee Rosen, Preliminary Sketch for Insect in Kafka For Kids, 2017 pen and pencil on paper 28 x 42 cm. The piece which initially drew me to Rosen's work is his drawing titled Preliminary Sketch for Insect in Kafka For Kids . This 28 x 42 cm piece, created with pen and pencil, evoked nostalgia as it reflects a similar style of cartoon shows I watched growing up. It also has a creepy element that makes me want to look away in fear. The sketch features contour linework that illustrates three perspectives of a person-like bug, serving as a foundational piece for Rosen's