Untitled, State II 1934

John Ferren made this etching, Untitled, State II, using a metal plate to create a scene that's both abstract and strangely familiar. It’s all about the process, the layering of lines and shapes to build a composition that feels like a puzzle. Look at the way Ferren uses cross-hatching and textures to create depth. The lines are like whispers, guiding your eye across the surface. There’s a tension between the flatness of the print and the illusion of space he creates. Notice the swirling lines. They remind me of Joan Miró, who was similarly interested in organic abstraction. This piece invites you to get lost in its details, to find your own connections and meanings. It's not about what you see, but how you see it.