Anxiety 1916

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan created this work, "Anxiety," using ink on paper. The immediacy of the medium suits the subject perfectly. The ink, applied with what seems like rapid brushstrokes, has a raw, unrefined quality. Weisz-Kubínčan doesn’t appear to have been interested in blending or shading; instead, he uses the stark contrast between black and white to create a scene of high emotional intensity. The figures are defined by bold, gestural lines, which convey a sense of unease and disorientation. The artist's approach to materials reflects a wider social context. Ink drawings, though often preliminary studies, can also stand alone as finished works. The relative accessibility of ink and paper compared to, say, oil paint, may have made it an appealing medium for an artist working outside of the mainstream, perhaps reflecting a direct and unfiltered expression of inner turmoil. The simplicity of the materials and directness of the technique only amplify the emotional impact, inviting viewers to consider the connection between artistic expression, material choices, and the wider social and political turmoil.