Abstract Solids and Hollows of a Head

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of a sculpted head. The face is made of sharp, flat planes that don’t look quite real—like a puzzle coming together. The hair is a swirl of smooth curves, while the neck and shoulders are angular, almost geometric. The sculpture looks like it’s carved from a single block, with some parts sticking out and others cut back. It’s not a natural face but more like a mix of shapes. Next, look up Boccioni, Umberto to see how he worked with form and movement.