Past present 2018

Thiago Boecan made this print called Past Present, and right away, I'm drawn to the way the artist uses a limited palette to create such a dynamic image. There's a real physicality to the work. You can almost feel the pressure of the artist's hand as they carved into the block, the stark contrast between the black ink and the white paper creates a powerful tension, making the figure emerge from the background. Notice how the figure is repeated, like a series of afterimages, suggesting movement through time. It’s as if Boecan is capturing a fleeting moment, a memory fading in and out of focus. Thinking about other artists who play with repetition and the body, someone like Egon Schiele comes to mind, but with a more graphic, almost pop art sensibility. Ultimately, this print is about the act of seeing, about how we perceive and remember the world around us, and how artists keep that conversation going.