Linolog I 1972

Pierre Alechinsky created this linocut titled Linolog I, using black and purple ink. It was a period marked by artistic experimentation, and his style blended abstract expressionism with surrealist influences. Here, the bold, calligraphic brushstrokes create a sense of spontaneity. The composition, divided into distinct blocks and fluid, organic shapes, evokes a feeling of duality and interconnectedness. Look at the contrasting textures and forms—the dense, almost chaotic, black lines against the more structured, geometric shapes in purple. It prompts us to think about the interplay between order and chaos, control and freedom. Alechinsky once said, “I follow the work as it emerges.” His work reflects the influence of Eastern calligraphy, and invites you to embrace the unpredictable nature of the artistic process, and perhaps, life itself. In a world often defined by rigid structures, Linolog I celebrates the beauty of fluidity and the power of individual expression.