Head 1919 - 1920

Max Weber made this print, simply titled 'Head', at some point during his career. Look at the dark ink, scraped away to reveal the paper beneath. It reminds me that artmaking is a process of both adding and subtracting. The textures here are so physical. You can almost feel the grain of the woodblock, the way it resists the pressure of the tool. There's a tension between the rough, almost primitive marks and the overall refinement of the composition. See how the artist uses this stark contrast to create a sense of depth and movement. The hand at the bottom is so compelling, reaching out, grasping. It’s both part of the image and reaching out from it. Weber's printmaking reminds me of Kandinsky, particularly in its use of abstraction to convey spiritual and emotional states. Both artists were interested in pushing the boundaries of representation, exploring how simplified forms and bold gestures could evoke deeper truths. What do you think?