Harvesting is a severe blow at the enemy! 1941

This monochrome image by Kukryniksy, probably made with ink, shows a dramatic scene of harvesting. Look at those hands, big and strong, grasping the wheat, almost like they’re protecting it. You can feel the weight of the harvest, right? I can imagine the artist thinking about power and resilience. And look at the enemy, this comical, almost pathetic figure being cut down. It's brutal, but there's also something absurd about it. The lines are so sharp and decisive, there's no room for messing around. The grain is represented by quick linear marks, reminiscent of the Futurists. What’s also interesting is how the political intent comes through the physical act of drawing. It’s like they’re saying, ‘we’re not just making art here; we’re making a statement’. All artists are in an ongoing dialogue, and the choices one makes influence those of others. Every mark is a conversation, an exchange.