Exlibris of M.Figol 1979

Oleksandr Aksinin created this untitled exlibris print with an intriguing use of etching, an oval shape, and intricate patterns. The composition is dominated by circles within circles. These shapes create a sense of depth and draw us into the artwork's core. The outer field teems with dense, stippled patterns reminiscent of cellular structures. Embedded within this field are tiny containers, perhaps representing the artist's or patron's name. The central image is of a stylized tree or a fan of knowledge. This is constructed from precise lines and geometric partitions suggesting both order and complexity. Aksinin's method reflects a broader artistic trend of challenging fixed meanings through structural complexity. Notice how Aksinin used the formal elements of pattern, shape, and symmetry to produce a symbolic meditation on knowledge and containment. This artwork invites us to look beyond the surface, prompting us to reinterpret established meanings, values, and categories within the structure of art.