The composition is centered around a circular aperture framed by concentric, scorched layers of paper. Tones transition organically from raw beige and soft ochre to toasted sepia and crisp, blackened contours. The tactile edges curl and fracture across the surface, casting subtle shadows that emphasize the physical depth of the layered material.
In his work, Roman Mykhailov focuses on the deformation of images, conceptual graphics, and social symbolism, turning material vulnerability into graphic form.
At 110 × 110 cm, the piece holds commanding scale while maintaining an understated, earth-toned palette. Its focus on texture and organic degradation suits minimalist, modern, or brutalist architectural interiors.