Sam Prekop, Drawings

The very first page promises: it’s all about the whole.

If you look at the simple geometric shapes drawn with colored pencils one by one, you might think you recognize certain objects. Despite their direct language, however, they do not pretend to represent anything in particular. They exhibit their pure construction. Yet the mysterious order of this exciting construction kit seems unchanging. The beauty of Prekop’s drawings, like their rhythm, is only get in one piece.

Chicago-based musician/artist Sam Prekop is a founding member of The Sea and Cake and has released several solo albums. This book collects 27 of his drawings from autumn 2023, printed in original size.