Untitled 1958

This untitled work is by Afro. It is a lithograph print which employs a range of black ink with muted tones and a few bright colours to create a dynamic and visually arresting image. The composition is built on a scaffolding of bold, assertive black shapes that dominate the visual space. The artist destabilizes conventional notions of representation, as these forms do not adhere to a singular interpretation. Instead, the non-mimetic shapes suggest a structural framework, not unlike the linguistic structures of semiotics. The touches of colour, such as the pastel pink, yellow and green, aren't merely decorative. They function almost as signifiers that add additional layers of complexity. The artist seems to invite us to consider how meaning is constructed, not just through the primary forms, but through the subtle interplay of colour, texture, and space. By challenging our perception, Afro encourages us to engage in a dialogue with the work that goes beyond the surface.