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This untitled work was made by Zdzislaw Beksinski using graphite on paper, a traditional medium lending itself to the artist’s dark surrealist visions. Look closely, and you’ll see the way Beksinski coaxes depth and texture from the humble pencil. He masterfully uses the side of the graphite to create broad areas of shadow, while the sharp point renders fine details. The paper itself becomes a stage for an eerie drama, where decaying figures emerge from a hazy background. Notice how the lines are almost calligraphic, weaving together to form grotesque, almost skeletal figures. Beksinski was known for his haunting imagery, born from a place of deep personal pain, reflecting a broader unease with the modern world. His artistic process, so reliant on simple tools, becomes a way to confront and transform these feelings, reminding us of art’s power to grapple with life’s darker aspects. It challenges us to consider the profound impact of material and making in understanding and interpreting art.