The artwork titled “Hovering” was created by Philip Guston in 1976. It is part of the Neo-Expressionism art movement and belongs to the “Cyclops” series. As a figurative piece, the composition showcases Guston’s distinctive style of expression.
The artwork features a horizontal layout with a mixture of abstract and recognizable elements. The dominant focal points are two large, irregularly shaped forms hovering above a line of various objects. The forms appear as incomplete heads, characterized by simplified facial features and hair-like textures. Below, a collection of disordered shapes and items resembling everyday objects such as sandwiches, wheels, and geometric forms creates a sense of clutter. The background consists of a minimalistic horizon suggesting a landscape setting. Guston’s use of bold, dark lines and lack of color emphasizes the drawing’s stark, graphic nature.
