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This untitled work is by Zdzislaw Beksinski, an artist who lived through the horrors of World War II and the bleakness of Soviet-era Poland. Beksinski's world is one of decay, but also striking beauty. The figure draped in red perhaps evokes religious iconography, yet sits atop a skeletal structure. The piece suggests themes of isolation and despair, reflecting Beksinski's own experiences with loss and tragedy. The painting has a strong emotional resonance, it makes you consider the weight of human suffering, while also acknowledging the resilience of the human spirit. In his life, the artist was quoted as saying that he wished to paint as if he were photographing dreams. Here we have an image that feels as though we’re looking at some other dimension. As we consider this piece, let us think about our world, both its beauty and darkness.