There is a specific kind of energy in a late-night jazz session that is almost impossible to pin down with words. Mikhail Mikora manages to do it with paint and paper instead. This piece, titled "Round Midnight," isn't just a portrait of a musician—it feels more like a visual recording of the music itself.

Mikora uses a heavy, layered technique here. He builds the image using acrylics, ink, and gouache over a collage of sheet music and fragments of text. If you look closely, you can see the word "RELAX" and bits of musical notation peeking through the paint. It gives the whole artwork a gritty, urban texture, reminiscent of a weathered wall in a hidden basement club in New Orleans or Old Town Prague.

The color palette is moody but punchy—deep reds clashing with cool greys and charcoal blacks. It’s the kind of artwork that doesn't just sit quietly on a wall; it brings a bit of that smoky, midnight atmosphere into your space.

If you are a jazz lover or someone who appreciates art with "soul" and a bit of a rough edge, this is a standout choice. It’s messy in the best way possible—just like a good improv session.