Abdelkader Benchamma’s in situ drawing in the Drawing Center’s stairwell was everything I expected and more. Representation of Dark Matter was larger than I expected, and more detailed! This has inspired me to incorporate installation into my work. Why work on paper if you work big? Why not just draw right on the wall? Well, Benchamma, I just might start doing exactly that… And to the Drawing Center– I will be back to draw on your walls too, just wait!
–Melissa Hand.