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In Alam’s striking illustration, an unsettling, surreal subject is presented with a contrasting elegance and sinuous grace, reminiscent of art nouveau illustration. The longer one studies the image, the more one notices thoughtful and effective nuances and details, such as subtle gradients and tiny, spiky shapes that provide counterpoints to the larger organic forms. The richness of the piece makes it stand out as more than a well-executed example of an established style, but as a unique image that showcases an alert, agile, creative mind at work.