Holy Face 1953

Editor: This is Bernard Buffet's stark image, "Holy Face." It's all lines and angles, creating a really intense mood. What do you make of it? Curator: It's like peering into a soul laid bare, isn't it? Buffet uses that almost frantic line work to convey profound suffering. The crown of thorns, those imploring hands...it's heavy, deliberately so. Does it resonate with you personally? Editor: Yeah, definitely the suffering part. Curator: It's a powerful piece. It's interesting to consider how an artist uses such simple means to evoke so much emotion. It reminds you that art can be about confronting discomfort. Editor: Absolutely, seeing art in this way is always an interesting thing.