Fire 2020

"Fire" (2020), a black and white etching with red accents by Ukrainian artist Pavlo Makov, portrays a desolate landscape punctuated by a single, fiery explosion. The composition depicts a bird flying overhead, a cluster of trees in the foreground, and a geometric structure in the distance, all rendered with meticulous detail. The dominant red hue of the explosion contrasts sharply with the muted tones of the rest of the print, creating a stark visual tension. This work evokes a sense of destruction and vulnerability, prompting viewers to contemplate the fragility of life and the potential for catastrophe.