Untitled (Coat Construction)

James Castle was an American artist who worked primarily in graphite, ink, and found materials, creating intricate drawings and collages on discarded paper and cardboard. Born deaf, he developed a highly personal visual language characterized by densely layered mark-making and an inventive engagement with humble, salvaged substrates. Castle's prolific output, largely created in isolation in Nez Perce, Idaho, remained largely unknown to the broader art world during his lifetime. His work has since been recognized for its singular intensity and material innovation.

Garden Valley, ID, USA