In the intricate dance of light and shadow, this work expresses what often goes unsaid. Willem Boronski’s artwork, ‘Darkness on the Edges of Words’, is a profound embodiment of this delicate interplay. When looking at the artwork, you are immediately struck by the stark contrast of black ink that smudges almost all the text on a book page. The title itself, barely perceptible through the inkblots, suggests a deeper story reflecting poetic ambiguity’s essence.

Boronski’s artwork, with its obscured text and barely visible title, is inspired by Bob Dylan’s work, which surrounds his words with a certain darkness, an invitation to look closer and find the meaning hidden in the margins.

Triggered by the “dark intentions” behind words and the framing that often remains hidden from viewers or readers, Boronski challenges us to consider the implications of obscured truth. At a time when ‘fake news’ and disinformation are rampant, this work is surprisingly relevant. It reflects a world in which truth consists not only of what is boldly said but also of what lies in the deliberate omissions—the darkness at the edges.

However, the artwork has hope. Boronski suggests that there is room for imagination within the darkened, within the ‘darkness at the edges of words’. We can find our truths in the holes, the spaces between the blackened lines. The piece becomes a canvas for the viewer’s imagination, an invitation to read between the lines and find meaning that is not dispensed but discovered.

Just as Dylan’s lyrics often make us think, looking for interpretations between the lines of his songs, Boronski’s visual piece forces us to look for the unsaid, the hidden. There is a call here for intellectual vigilance—a reminder not to take words at face value but to consider their more profound implications and intent.

“Darkness on the Edges of Words” is a powerful reminder of the power of art to reflect, challenge, and inspire time. It holds up a mirror to how information is presented and consumed and encourages a critical eye and an open mind. Boronski’s work is a story waiting to be read by those willing to look beyond the darkness.