Blind Botanist 

"Blind Botanist" is a powerful black and white artwork by Ben, a renowned artist born in 1935. The piece depicts a man, possibly the artist himself, seated in a chair, his face turned away from the viewer. The man's features are obscured, but his furrowed brow hints at a thoughtful, perhaps melancholic, expression. The stark contrast of black and white emphasizes the man's isolation, while the delicate lines of the thorny plants evoke a sense of vulnerability and fragility. This piece, a compelling exploration of human emotion, highlights Ben's signature style.