Rebirth of the People 

Pavel Filonov painted "Rebirth of the People" using oils, with the paint applied in a dense, almost mosaic-like fashion. Filonov’s method involved a meticulous application of tiny strokes, building up the image through what he called 'analytical realism.' This wasn't about capturing surface appearances. Instead, it was a deep dive into the inner structure of things, revealing hidden layers of reality. You see the influence of both traditional icon painting and the emerging aesthetics of the machine age in his style. Filonov's commitment to representing the collective experience of the working class is seen in the ways he rejected both the individualistic focus of fine art and the mass-produced aesthetics of industrial design. It reflects a labor-intensive production, mirroring the collective effort he sought to portray. Ultimately, in "Rebirth of the People," Filonov challenges us to look beyond the surface and consider the underlying forces that shape our world.