Sutra, a Sanskrit word meaning “thread”, is a word or small group of words that summarize an entire complex web of ideas, truths, wisdoms, or teachings all woven together into a single phrase. When repeated to oneself a sutra is said to unfold its meaning to the speaker over time. I like to think of the works in this series as sutras, where the human figure replaces words. 

  • Kyle Szpyrka, The Enneagram, 2023
    The Enneagram, 2023
  • Kyle Szpyrka, Joseph Michael, 2022
    Joseph Michael, 2022
  • Contemporary figurative fine art graphite drawing on paper by emerging Connecticut / NYC artist Kyle Szpyrka
    Learning To Fly, 2015
  • Contemporary figurative fine art graphite drawing on paper by emerging Connecticut / NYC artist Kyle Szpyrka
    Lotus, 2015
  • Contemporary figurative fine art graphite drawing on paper by emerging Connecticut / NYC artist Kyle Szpyrka
    Shadow, 2015
  • Contemporary figurative fine art graphite drawing on paper by emerging Connecticut / NYC artist Kyle Szpyrka
    Shelter Me, 2015
  • Contemporary figurative fine art graphite drawing on paper by emerging Connecticut / NYC artist Kyle Szpyrka
    Sleep, 2015
  • Contemporary figurative fine art graphite drawing on paper by emerging Connecticut / NYC artist Kyle Szpyrka
    Babel, 2014