7 Days of Death/At the Grave/People Looking Down 

This is "7 Days of Death/At the Grave/People Looking Down" by Bruno Jakob. An almost entirely white square dominates the work. The color white, historically, signifies purity, innocence, and, importantly, mourning in many cultures. Yet, this seeming emptiness invites a deeper exploration into what is not immediately visible. The "blank canvas" motif—think of Malevich's "White on White"—resonates with the themes of spiritual contemplation and the void, a space ripe with potential or heavy with absence. Consider how the gaze of onlookers might imprint itself upon such a form; this echoes the age-old practice of laying flowers on graves. The collective mourning of a community projects emotions onto the site of death. What do we expect to see? How do we make meaning out of lack? This is a powerful force, engaging viewers on a deep, subconscious level. It is a symbol that has resurfaced and evolved, taking on new meanings in different historical contexts.