Keith Cunningham: Drawings, Volume I

Keith Cunningham: Drawings,Volume Iisthe first of twopublications dedicated to the graphic work of one of Britain's most compellingyet overlookedartists. Focusing on drawingsthatdepartfrom his early experiments of the 1950s, this volume brings togetherover1,900full-colour reproductions, most of which haveneverbeforebeen published or exhibited. In the 1950s and 1960s, while alsoworking withinthecommercial art world, Cunningham immersed himself in an intensely personal drawing practice. Theseearlyworks-characterised by their immediacy, variation and emotional intensity-reflect a restless,searching imagination. Shifting fluidly between abstraction and figuration, they reveal Cunningham's deep engagement with texture, gesture and the expressive potential of line. Arranged chronologically and accompanied bydetails ofdate, size and medium, the drawings offer an intimate glimpse into the artist's evolving visual language. Thisvolume alsoincludes a biography and an introductory text, providing historical context and critical insight. Keith Cunningham: Drawings,Volume Iis a foundational step toward acknowledging the full scope ofthis artist'sremarkable legacy.