Pokój 2019

Lech Jankowski created this pencil drawing, titled "Pokój", which translates to "Room" or "Peace" in English. Jankowski emerged as an artist in Poland during the late 20th century, a time marked by the rise of the Solidarity movement and the fall of the Iron Curtain. Here, we see three pairs of legs in stockings standing on a table, all draped under a dark, wavy mass that extends into a long neck and bird's head. A small bird lies on the ground. The drawing suggests a complex layering of identities, where the feminine and the animal intertwine within an enclosed space. It evokes feelings of vulnerability and confinement, and prompts questions about the intersection of gender, power, and freedom. The ambiguous narrative invites us to reflect on personal experiences of navigating societal expectations and internal desires.