Anonymous 1981

This untitled artwork by Oleksandr Aksinin presents a striking interplay of form and texture. The composition is dominated by a large black semi-circle, juxtaposed against a textured green field which creates a visual tension. The stark contrast between the smooth black and the stippled green immediately captures the eye. The semi-circle, rendered in deep black ink, draws the viewer into a space that feels both infinite and contained, while the textured green evokes a sense of the natural world. This tension extends into the delicate linework and geometric shapes framing the central elements. Aksinin’s use of contrasting textures and shapes invites us to consider the relationship between representation and abstraction, interiority and exteriority, and the conscious and the subconscious. Notice how the interplay between the geometric and the organic functions as a semiotic system. Aksinin destabilizes established meanings by combining visual components with cultural codes. The piece invites ongoing interpretation, challenging fixed meanings and encouraging new ways of thinking about space and perception.