MAGDALENA ABAKANOWICZ "UNTITLED" 1982 Canadian Contemporary design Pachter’s swimmer cuts through the

Pachter’s swimmer cuts through the space on the paper

Its head is the sole detail in focus

And if that number sounds surprising

This work is the final drawing that was realized in colored enamel on the mural

MAGDALENA ABAKANOWICZ "UNTITLED" 1982 Canadian Contemporary design Pachter’s swimmer cuts through theMagdalena Abakanowicz (1930 2017) was an acclaimed Polish artist, best known for her powerful sculptures and large scale installations, often crafted from fiber based materials such as burlap, sisal, and wool. In the 1960s, Abakanowicz radically redefined textile art, a medium that was traditionally perceived as craft oriented and feminine. During this era, the artist introduced "Abakans," a series of monumental hanging fiber sculptures. Constructed