Dance of Salome 1978

Oleksandr Aksinin created "Dance of Salome" using what appears to be gouache, resulting in a matte surface that invites you into its intricate world of geometric forms and symbolic gestures. The color palette is striking. A careful balance of deep reds, blues, and blacks, with touches of contrasting white, creates an unsettling sense of drama. Look at the way Aksinin has rendered the dancer, Salome, hovering above the stage or table. Her face, almost mask-like, is framed by a halo of red, drawing you into her mysterious presence. It's like she's both there and not there, a figure caught between worlds. The sharp angles and lines that define her form and surroundings give the scene an almost theatrical intensity. I see echoes of artists like Paul Klee here, in the way Aksinin blends figuration with abstraction, inviting us to question what we're seeing and feeling. Ultimately, this piece is a reminder that art is about more than just representation; it's about creating spaces for ambiguity and interpretation.