Abstract Collage by James Edward Scherbarth: Untitled

A paper crystal turns on its point, one facet charcoal and one pale buff.

This untitled abstract collage is graphite on paper by James Edward Scherbarth, dated 2018 and signed and dated 11-10-2018 on the verso. Faceted forms are a common device in abstract drawing, letting a few planes of shading suggest a solid object in space. Here a tall, angular shape is outlined in fine graphite and tilted on the sheet. A dark charcoal-gray patch fills the upper facet, a torn piece of tan paper sits in the lower one, and sharp shaded points extend at top and bottom. It is 7 inches wide and 10 high.

A gem of an idea, held lightly.