A distorted skull form commands the composition, articulated through swift, gestural brushwork. Thick red lines trace wide circular eye orbits, a nasal cavity, and jaw contours over deep black hollows, with visible paint drips punctuating the lower half. The background consists of energetic, scumbled strokes in muted grey and faded blue-violet tones, creating a raw and graphic contrast with the vivid red foreground markings.
The work aligns with Roman Mykhailov's focus on the deformation of imagery, conceptual graphics, and social symbolism.
Measuring 125 by 150 cm, the painting has an immediate graphic presence suited to expansive wall space in modern or minimalist interiors, where its stark palette can engage with concrete, steel, or understated architectural surfaces.