Untitled 1947

This untitled print was made by Imre Reiner in 1947. Look at how the ink blooms on the page, creating a web of connections between the lines. It’s like the image is breathing, growing organically as we look at it. The texture here is so much about the process. You can almost feel the artist pressing the plate to the paper, leaving a dark, velvety mark. Notice the way the hatching builds up the forms, especially around the head and neck of the larger figure. Each line feels deliberate yet spontaneous, creating a sense of depth and volume. And then, this tiny figure standing to the side. The whole thing kind of reminds me of James Ensor, with his grotesque figures and dreamlike spaces. But Reiner brings his own unique sensibility to the work, embracing ambiguity and inviting us to get lost in the process of seeing.