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Artist: Lenny Khimishman (View portfolio)
Art No: PP0052LK0776
Artwork Width: 43.18 CM (17 INCHES)
Artwork Height: 40.64 CM (16 INCHES)
Year Created: 2019
Medium: Ink
Surface: Paper
This ink drawing captures a complex and poetic scene that merges human emotion, memory, and urban atmosphere. At the forefront, the expressive, deeply lined face of an old man dominates the composition, his intense gaze conveying contemplation and nostalgia. In front of him, a couple shares a kiss, their figures entwined in a moment of intimacy that contrasts with the elder’s distant look. Maybe this is his memory.
A musical instrument, subtly integrated near the man’s hands, adds a lyrical undertone, suggesting that music or art serves as a bridge between past and present experiences. In the background, a bridge and architectural elements evoke a sense of place—perhaps a city filled with personal histories and romantic echoes. The artist employs meticulous cross-hatching and dense ink lines to create depth, texture, and atmosphere, expertly layering figures and environments in a surreal, almost dreamlike arrangement.
The interplay between intimate human gestures and the grand, structured setting reinforces themes of memory, fleeting moments, and the enduring presence of emotion within urban spaces.
Original Price: $450