Interior II 1 1950

Ruth Lewin made this linocut print, Interior II 1, using black ink on paper. I see a world built from sharp edges and bold shapes, where the flat surface is carved into a playful dance of black and white. It feels like a puzzle, doesn't it? The shapes are so dense, they almost fight for space, creating a push-and-pull that's really engaging. Look at the upper half of the image; there's this curious face-like form, with eyes that seem to stare in different directions. It's surrounded by lines and patterns that both define and dissolve it. That specific area captures the print's essence, like a snapshot of the artist's thought process, full of twists and turns. Lewin reminds me of artists like Christina Ramberg, who also played with pattern and a sense of unease within the domestic space. Ultimately, this piece shows how art thrives on our ability to find new meanings, and to let it change us as we look.