Portrait 224B Marina – Ballpoint ink portrait

Blue Ballpoint Ink Portrait Drawing on Paper

This ballpoint ink portrait of Marina Abramović is an original contemporary drawing by Dario Moschetta,
executed with blue ballpoint pen on 150g A4 paper.
The portrait captures Abramović in profile, emphasizing concentration, inner tension and mental presence.

The use of ballpoint ink allows for precise control of line and pressure, creating a dense network of strokes
that defines volume, light and emotional intensity.
Hair, skin and shadow are built through layered mark-making rather than tonal washes,
resulting in a drawing that feels both analytical and intimate.

Rather than aiming for photographic realism, the portrait focuses on structure, rhythm and psychological depth.
The profile view reinforces a sense of distance and contemplation,
echoing Abramović’s own exploration of endurance, silence and presence in contemporary art.

This work belongs to Moschetta’s ongoing research on portraiture through minimal tools,
where ballpoint ink becomes a medium of discipline, restraint and expressive clarity.

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Discover more about the artist and his creative journey in the official feature published by SaatchiArt:

Inside the Studio – Finding Beauty in Imperfection with Dario Moschetta

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