HOLUNDER 2011

"HOLUNDER", a 2011 woodcut by Tal R, depicts a figure with a skull-like face obscured by a cloak. The stark black and white composition, executed in a bold, expressive style, evokes a sense of mystery and unease. The figure's posture and the textured background, created through the artist's manipulation of the woodblock, amplify the dramatic tension of the piece. The artwork's simplified forms and use of stark contrast are reminiscent of Expressionism, referencing the emotional power of art in expressing the human experience.