Exlibris of B.B. 1974

Oleksandr Aksinin made this "Exlibris of B.B." using printmaking techniques, the date of its creation is unknown. Aksinin’s piece, with its dense, wiry lines, reminds me that artmaking is a conversation. Look at how the lines vary – some are thick and bold, others whisper. The texture feels almost like fabric, a tactile invitation. It's as if Aksinin is saying, "Come closer, touch, feel." I particularly love the apple at the top, with the book inside – it's a playful nod to knowledge and temptation. The way the "Ex Libris" text juts out, almost like a sticker, breaks the formality. There’s a kinship here with Paul Klee, in the delicate yet whimsical approach. Aksinin embraces ambiguity, knowing that meaning isn't fixed but fluid. It's a dance of lines and shapes, inviting us to join in.