“Danger of Death (T05007)” is a 1954 abstract artwork by Jean Arp, produced using pencil on paper. This piece is associated with the Automatic Painting movement and is currently located at Tate Modern in London, UK.
The artwork presents an abstract composition characterized by organic, fluid lines that evoke a sense of spontaneous creation. The pencil work on a subtle, textured paper surface allows the viewer to contemplate the interplay of form and emptiness, which is a notable feature of Arp’s automatic drawing technique. The seemingly arbitrary lines converge and diverge, creating the illusion of depth and motion, indicative of the artist’s intent to bypass conscious thought and embrace the subconscious mind in the artistic process. This piece, with its minimalist approach and profound simplicity, reflects the essence of the Automatic Painting movement.
