Grand Scheme of Half Impulse 1984

Oleksandr Aksinin made this drawing, "Grand Scheme of Half Impulse," using ink, colored pencil, and graphite, though its date is unknown. I like to think of artmaking as a conversation with the materials, and in this piece, the shapes, with their different colors and inscriptions, seem to be talking to each other. The ink creates a bold, graphic structure, while the colored pencil adds layers of texture and depth. The contrast between the precise lines and the looser, more expressive marks is really interesting, it's like seeing the artist's thought process laid out before you. I'm drawn to the way Aksinin balances the geometric shapes with the more organic, hand-drawn elements. It reminds me a bit of Hilma af Klint’s work, where she blended geometric abstraction with spiritual and esoteric ideas. Ultimately, the meaning of this drawing remains open to interpretation.