Autoportrét s paletou 1925 - 1930

This self-portrait by Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan is a fever dream rendered in chalky pastels, its scratchy marks conveying a sense of urgency and unease. The drawing feels like a raw, unfiltered expression, the kind that comes from deep within. Look at the way he's layered the colors, a blend of fiery oranges and muddy browns that create a suffocating atmosphere. The surface is alive with texture, each stroke building up to form a portrait that's both haunting and vulnerable. There's a particularly frantic energy around the eyes, as if he's staring into the abyss, confronting his own mortality. It reminds me a little of Munch, that same psychological intensity, but with a folk-art sensibility. It's a reminder that art doesn't always have to be polished or refined; sometimes, the most powerful works are the ones that lay bare the artist's soul.