Untitled 1989

Here we see an untitled drawing by Oleg Holosiy, an artist who came of age in Ukraine during the collapse of the Soviet Union. Holosiy’s life was tragically cut short at just 28 years old. This artwork is like a visual poem, capturing a moment of transition and uncertainty. The figures seem caught between worlds, their identities blurred, reflecting a society in flux. The stark black lines against the white background evoke a sense of rawness. There's a ghostly quality to the figures, as if they're searching for solid ground in a world that's constantly shifting beneath their feet. The minimal landscape on the right panel hints at a world stripped bare, emphasizing the emotional and existential weight of the figures. Holosiy’s work doesn’t offer easy answers; instead, it invites us to reflect on the complexities of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in a world that's constantly changing.