When discussing late artists, "being ahead of their time" is frequently used as the ultimate compliment. However, when we look at Auseklis Baušķenieks (1910–2007) and his work, his arguably most vital quality was his ability to keep a finger on the pulse of his era by living it, recounting it, and exploring human stories. He also developed unique ways of blending technology with tradition, working across contrasting realities, aesthetics, and narratives to address specific, sensitive subjects with clever critique.