Two Sioux Indians 1952

This black and white woodcut, Two Sioux Indians, was made by Roy Lichtenstein back in 1952. I can imagine Roy carving into that block of wood, each cut a commitment, a point of no return. I wonder what he was thinking about as he chiseled away, creating these angular forms and patterned surfaces? The texture of the print is so raw, each mark feels intentional, like a little puzzle piece fitting into the overall design. It's cool how he’s playing with representation, abstracting the figures and objects into almost hieroglyphic shapes. The zigzags and triangles vibrate with a graphic energy that feels very characteristic of his later Pop Art style. I think there is something really special when artists look at the art of other cultures and find ways to translate it into their own visual language. It shows how art is a conversation across time and cultures, always inspiring and evolving.