Ephraim Rubenstein

The numerous small drawings in this series together make a grand statement about the human body—and an artist's discerning view of it.

Employing a slow process of layering and removing his materials, Costa Vavagiakis achieves an expressive, sculptural presence in his figure drawings.

On several levels, this Virginia artist solves the contradictions of his subject matter to present works of both mystery and clarity.

One of the great insights of this show is that, even as it confirms Leonardo as a towing figure with a genius that would be unique in any age, it also locates him firmly within an enduring tradition of draftsmanship.