With Raised Hand (A main levée) 1967

Pierre Alechinsky created this print, “With Raised Hand,” and it’s an explosion of ink and imagination. It’s like a visual diary, each panel a little thought bubble. I’m picturing Alechinsky hunched over the plate, etching away, maybe muttering to himself, “What if…?” The ink is dense, almost viscous in places, pooling into these dark, enigmatic shapes. It's not just lines; it's a whole world of texture. Look at the central panel – it's like a storm cloud, so intense and brooding compared to the playful doodles surrounding it. And those doodles! They remind me of Miró, playful and strange. Each gesture feels spontaneous, like a direct line from Alechinsky’s subconscious. This piece is like a conversation between artists, a nod to the past while pushing towards something new. It's a reminder that painting, like life, is messy, uncertain, and full of endless possibilities.