“Games – Sleight of Hand” is an artwork by Jacob Lawrence, created in 1999. It is associated with the Cubism art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork features a vibrant and dynamic composition, characterized by bold, geometric shapes and a limited color palette dominated by greens, reds, yellows, and blues. It depicts several human figures engaged in a scene of interaction and activity, with an emphasis on the fluidity of movement and the interplay of forms. The central focus includes two figures performing what appears to be an act of sleight of hand, capturing both the intrigue and the subtle tension of the moment. Lawrence’s use of abstraction and stylization draws the viewer’s attention to the expressive potential of form and color, creating a visually compelling narrative within the confines of Cubist aesthetics.
