Before I visited Rouffignac, in southwest France, I had imagined prehistoric cave drawings were found close to the mouth of a cave, ground-shift obscuring the entrance for thousands of years.
To draw is to make organized marks. The act leaves evidence of the mark maker: “I am here, now, in this very moment, marking my existence.” To make marks, to organize these marks, is utterly primal. Maybe this is why I cannot throw out my child’s drawings—even those with only 1 or 2 marks from when she was still astonished that her body could leave marks. Great essay, so thoughtful and thought inspiring. Thanks Emily!
To draw is to make organized marks. The act leaves evidence of the mark maker: “I am here, now, in this very moment, marking my existence.” To make marks, to organize these marks, is utterly primal. Maybe this is why I cannot throw out my child’s drawings—even those with only 1 or 2 marks from when she was still astonished that her body could leave marks. Great essay, so thoughtful and thought inspiring. Thanks Emily!
Now I'm thinking about the marks...the difference between drawn marks and brush marks...
Beautiful reading. Thank you Emily