Glyptotek Drawings [32]

Dine's physical engagement with his materials is evident in the sensual treatment of Aphrodite's hair. He used his fingers to shape the charcoal, create highlights, and heighten the sense of movement.

I choose things that I think can come alive. I don't want to draw these things as dead objects, as stone. I want to observe them carefully, and then I want to put life into them and make them vigorous and physical.

Head of Aphrodite, ca. 300 B.C.., Glyptothek, Munich