The Fourth 'Book of Schemes'. Album #1, the First Folder 1978

Valerii Lamakh created this work on paper titled *The Fourth 'Book of Schemes'. Album #1, the First Folder*. Here, we see six variations on a circle, each dissected and adorned with a series of black geometric shapes. The initial circle, with a single central point, serves as a stark, foundational element from which all other designs evolve. Note how the uniformity of these additions, carefully spaced and oriented, suggests a system or code. Lamakh engages the viewer in a semiotic game. The composition, with its structured layout, hints at an underlying order, while the subtle variations challenge any fixed interpretation. Consider the tension between geometric abstraction and representational allusion. The forms suggest both precision and organic shapes. This interplay invites an exploration of how structure and randomness coexist. Each shape functions as a signifier, contributing to a visual language that pushes the boundaries of meaning and form.