Nachher 

Karl Wiener created this woodcut titled "Nachher", which translates to "After," using stark contrasts and deliberate lines. The figure dominates the composition, seated and absorbed in reading, rendered in light against a densely worked dark background. Wiener employs a network of intersecting lines that capture light and shadow and, through this construction, the interior space vibrates, creating tension between the solidity of the figure and the instability of the surrounding environment. The sharp, angular lines and the graphic nature of the medium intensify the emotional weight of the scene, suggesting a psychological complexity beyond the simple act of reading. This print destabilizes the easy categorization of experience, emphasizing the subjective nature of perception and the constant flux of meaning in the post-war era. "Nachher" encourages us to consider how our interpretations and understandings are continuously shaped and reshaped by the world around us.