March 1980

"March," a 1980 etching by Oleksandr Aksinin, features two female figures standing atop elongated, spotted appendages. Their figures are rendered with a starkness that emphasizes their physicality, and their wide-eyed expressions convey a sense of alarm or astonishment. The figures are surrounded by an intricate, repetitive pattern, adding a sense of claustrophobia and reinforcing the feeling of entrapment. The artist's signature, "A. Aksinin '80," appears in the lower right corner. Aksinin, known for his surreal and often unsettling works, explores themes of isolation, alienation, and the human condition in this piece. The work showcases his masterful command of detail and his ability to create a world that is both familiar and disquieting.