Black and White Rough Scratches
Yuli SaputraYuli Saputra translates raw human feeling into a visual language of friction and force, using monochromatic marks to build a sense of urgent movement. This piece captures a restless energy where every jagged line and heavy stroke reveals a distinct, rugged character.

Black and White Rough Scratches
Yuli Saputra translates raw human feeling into a visual language of friction and force, using monochromatic marks to build a sense of urgent movement. This piece captures a restless energy where every jagged line and heavy stroke reveals a distinct, rugged character.
28 × 35 cm · about ⅙ the width of a 3-seat sofa
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Art Analysis
The Raw Power of the Unrefined Mark
In this digital composition, Saputra strips away the distraction of color to focus entirely on the physical weight of the mark. The work is defined by its rough, dramatic textures that mimic the tactile quality of charcoal or ink dragged across a coarse surface. These scratches are not merely decorative; they function as a record of intensity, creating a dense thicket of black and white that feels both deliberate and wildly spontaneous.
Set within a classic frame, the chaotic energy of the abstract forms finds a structured home, bridging the gap between modern digital techniques and a traditional gallery aesthetic. The portrait orientation emphasizes the vertical climb of the strokes, drawing the eye through a landscape of high-contrast shadows and light. It is a study in how simple gestures can evoke a powerful emotional presence through sheer texture alone.
The artist utilizes rough, heavy-handed digital strokes to simulate a physical sense of depth and grit.
By limiting the palette to black and white, the piece emphasizes the raw power and emotional weight of the composition.
The composition reflects a Scandi aesthetic through its clean lines and focus on the elemental simplicity of the northern landscape.
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