Geometric Line Studies C-5 Mix Media on Paper

Geometric Line Studies C-5 is an original mixed-media work on paper by Toronto artist Murray Duncan, part of his ongoing exploration of gestural geometry, spatial rhythm, and atmospheric mark-making. Executed on heavyweight cold-press watercolor paper, the piece measures 18 x 24 inches and features Duncan’s signature interplay of soft tonal fields and precise graphite linework. In this composition, sweeping arcs overlap with subtle structural forms, creating a tension between fluid movement and quiet architectural order. Layers of graphite, charcoal, and translucent washes build a textured surface that reveals both motion and restraint. The monochromatic palette enhances the drawing’s sculptural quality, allowing the viewer to focus on the nuance of Duncan’s marks and the shifting depth within the composition. This work stands beautifully on its own or as part of a series. Duncan’s drawings have become known for their meditative presence — artworks that feel both contemporary and timeless, grounded in the language of abstraction while inviting personal interpretation. Medium: Mixed media (graphite, charcoal, acrylic wash) on archival cold-press watercolor paper