First Phase of the Birth of Eroticism Coming from An Unknown Thorn 1996

Lubo Kristek made this artwork, "First Phase of the Birth of Eroticism Coming from An Unknown Thorn" using paint, and I'm drawn to how the colour feels both vibrant and muted, like a dream you can almost grasp. It’s all about process, like a visual poem unfolding. The surface has this wonderful texture, look at how the blues blend with the pinks, creating depth that pulls you in. Notice the hand reaching out, it's rendered in such detail, yet it feels like it belongs to another world. It’s as if Kristek is inviting us to touch the intangible, to explore the mysteries of creation and transformation. It reminds me of Remedios Varo, who painted magical worlds and alchemical processes. Art is a conversation, a back-and-forth across time and space. Kristek isn't offering us answers, just a space to wander, wonder, and feel.