Ivan KorshunovBitch, 2017 · For sale
(from the “KISS!” series)
Oil on canvas · 138 × 222 cm · Russia

On the wall, there's a portrayal of a scene from the Passion cycle — "The Flagellation of Christ." It captures the moment when Christ's image endures physical suffering. In this context, the term "bich" visually and symbolically converges with an English word that sounds alike but signifies something entirely distinct.

This unforeseen semantic play adds depth of meaning to the painting, prompting contemplation on linguistic ambiguities and how a single word can convey diverse connotations depending on the context.