This image features ‘Owing to the Absence 31,’ an abstract artwork by Bartosz Beda that showcases a unique exploration of identity. Painted in monochromatic ink on circular handmade paper, it portrays a partially obscured face layered with textured strokes that blend presence with absence. The artwork’s circular shape and organic edges underscore identity’s transient, evolving nature. At the same time, the flowing ink invites viewers to ponder their reflections on the complex details of the composition.