Portrait of a Man 2011

Reza Rahimi Lasko drew this 60 by 45 cm portrait of a man with graphite, and there's a real sensitivity to the mark making here. It's like watching a thought unfold. I'm struck by the way the artist uses line to create a sense of volume and light. The soft gradations of tone around the nose and cheekbone, achieved with delicate, almost hesitant strokes, give the face a palpable weight. You can almost feel the texture of the paper, grounding the image in its material reality. Look at the hair, how each strand seems carefully placed, yet the overall effect is one of natural disarray. It reminds me of some of the old masters, like Da Vinci. This piece feels like a quiet meditation on the human condition, an exploration of inner thoughts and emotions through the language of line and form. Ultimately, art is about connection and the exchange of ideas across time. It invites us to bring our own experiences and interpretations to the table, creating a rich and ever-evolving dialogue.