Night's Strangers 1967

Simo Pertti Hannula made this print, "Night's Strangers," sometime in the 20th century. Look closely, and you'll see how the artist dives into a black and white palette with a scratchy, almost frantic energy. It's like he's wrestling with the image, letting the process guide him. Notice the textures—dense, chaotic lines forming strange, dreamlike structures. There's a ladder reaching nowhere, floating orbs, and shadowy figures, all rendered with such raw intensity. The way Hannula layers these elements creates a sense of depth, a feeling of peering into a mysterious, unknown world. That single line cutting diagonally across the composition? It seems like a rupture, a moment of clarity amidst the chaos. Hannula reminds me a bit of Alfred Kubin, with his exploration of the subconscious. Ultimately, it's a reminder that art is a playground for the imagination.