Ionesco. Chairs 1958

Vilen Barsky's "Ionesco. Chairs" (1958) is a black and white drawing featuring a dense, abstract composition of layered lines. The artwork's central focus is a multitude of chairs stacked on top of each other, creating a chaotic yet symmetrical structure. Two figures, seemingly dwarfed by the chair mass, stand on the edges of the composition. This drawing, likely inspired by the absurdist playwright Eugène Ionesco, explores themes of isolation, humanity, and the overwhelming nature of societal structures. Barsky's minimalist yet impactful style, characterized by bold strokes and expressive lines, gives this drawing a powerful presence.