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Here, we encounter an untitled work by Zdzislaw Beksinski, an artist who lived through the tumultuous times of World War II and Soviet-era Poland. Beksinski's haunting, dreamlike imagery resonates with the anxieties and existential questioning of a world scarred by conflict and political oppression. He once said that his goal was to paint as if he were photographing dreams. Notice how the distorted figures and desolate landscapes evoke feelings of alienation, loss, and the fragility of existence. The spectral figure rendered in cool blues and greys, seems to be in a state of decay, with decaying matter emerging around the ear and eye socket. The raised hand seems to gesture toward the self, warding off a blow, or perhaps reaching out for help? Are we looking at an internal emotional state made visible? Beksinski's work often defies easy interpretation, inviting viewers to confront their own fears and mortality. It serves as a powerful reminder of the human capacity for both destruction and resilience.