Painting description

The painting is dominated by a gray palette with abstract patches of white that catch the eye and lend the work a slightly mysterious aura. Compositionally, the silhouette of a hunched figure and a massive skull draw attention, perhaps symbolizing transience or death. The mood is rather dark, almost introspective, as if we were peering into the deep recesses of the human subconscious. The piece evokes the dry-brush technique and textures, which give it a raw look. Yet it isn’t only the technique and composition that draw attention. There is something elusive, emotional in this scene. Perhaps it is desperation, or perhaps hope in the face of an inevitable fate. The protagonist holding a mirror seems to be confronting something he doesn’t want to see, or perhaps he is trying to initiate a kind of dialogue. It's haunting. Looking at this painting, I feel uneasy, as if someone were standing behind me. A little boy would say it’s like seeing ghosts out for a walk. The artist employs symbolism in a way that opens space for numerous interpretations. Perhaps it is a story about struggling with oneself, or about accepting our own mortality. Regardless of the emotions it evokes, one thing is certain: this painting does not leave one indifferent.