Relic of Old Rome 1958

Louis Lozowick made this print of old Rome and, man, does it feel ancient. There’s a layered approach to mark making, a sort of build-up of texture that really gives you a sense of the passage of time. The surface is rough, almost gritty, like the stone itself, and that monochromatic palette just adds to the feeling of antiquity. Look at the way the light catches on those arches, creating these deep shadows that hint at the stories held within those walls. The splatters and drips feel almost accidental, yet they contribute to this sense of decay and disintegration. It reminds me a little bit of Piranesi, but with a more modern sensibility, you know? Like, Lozowick is not just documenting history, he’s also giving us his own personal take on it. And ultimately, art's about embracing ambiguity, letting the work speak in multiple voices, right?