Exlibris of M.Figol 1979

This 1979 "Exlibris of M. Figol" by Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Aksinin is a fine example of an exlibris, or bookplate, a small design that identifies the owner of a book. The intricate, patterned design in this etching features a stylized tree-like form rising from a base, surrounded by a ring and a field of dots. The visual language of the work is reminiscent of the artist's interest in geometry and symbolism, creating a complex and thought-provoking image.