To Galyna Zhehulska 1983

Oleksandr Aksinin made this untitled etching sometime before 1985 using fine lines and a stark monochrome palette, capturing an otherworldly scene. The entire composition teeters on the edge of surrealism. Look closely, and you'll see the texture achieved through intricate cross-hatching, a technique that gives the piece a tactile quality despite its flatness. The arrows, piercing the central figure, are rendered with a precision that contrasts with the more ambiguous shapes surrounding them. This juxtaposition creates a push-and-pull, making your eyes dance across the surface. It’s this kind of visual tension that really activates a work, don't you think? This piece echoes the dreamlike symbolism found in the works of artists like Paul Klee. Aksinin uses a similar language of signs and symbols to invite us into a world where meaning is not fixed but always in flux. It reminds us that art isn't just about what we see, but how we see it.