Russische beer verwoest de kerken 1920 - 1930

Patricq Kroon made this drawing, "Russische beer verwoest de kerken," with ink on paper. It's all stark blacks and whites, raw and immediate, like a political cartoon ripped from the headlines. The bear, labeled "Soviet Rusland," looms large, its fur suggested by quick, nervous lines. There's a lot of frantic energy here. Look at the churches crumbling beneath its paws! Kroon really went to town with the ink, creating these dense, shadowy areas that contrast with the almost blank expanse of the bear’s body. It's all about the graphic punch, the stark contrast. See the intensity of the bear’s stare? The jagged teeth? It's like a concentrated burst of aggression, captured in a few deft strokes. This piece reminds me of some of the Dadaist collages, where the chaotic juxtaposition of images creates a sense of unease and disorientation. Art isn't always about beauty; sometimes it’s about confronting uncomfortable truths and challenging the status quo, even if it means embracing a bit of ugliness along the way.