Pure GraphiteThere is nothing quite as humble yet quite as amazing as the graphite pencil. This most elemental tool is as useful in the most basic sketch as in the most intricately designed compositions. With a few strokes one can lay down a brilliant idea. With tenacity one can create entire worlds, Drawing with a pencil alternately allows for loose strokes or requires true detailed craftsmanship.
"Perhaps what I love most about it is that you can draw anywhere, anytime. All that is required is a piece of paper, a pencil and the will to draw". Most of these works are explorations of compositional balance and harmony, combining points, lines, and geometric elements, The balance is achieved in the juxtaposition, intersection, overlap, and friction between the various elements. |
Abstract compositions |
Surrealist visions
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Red Accents Eventually, Römer started introducing small red accents into these graphite compositions. Dots, circles, squares, rectangles, triangles and negative space, all are fair game to receive a touch of red. The red introduces a focal point in the composition, breaking the rhythm of the many graphite elements. They are like moments in a string of events. |
