Züchtung von Amethyst aus Staub 2017

Curator: Lech Jankowski created "Züchtung von Amethyst aus Staub," which translates to "Cultivation of Amethyst from Dust," in 2017. It's an acrylic matter-painting, currently held in a private collection. Editor: Wow. I’m getting a feeling of profound stillness from this piece. Like peering into some cosmic, quiet space. It's the texture, I think; it pulls you in, like a muted galaxy swirling just out of reach. Curator: Yes, the texture is key. Considering the title, we might think about the processes of alchemical transformation. The artist cultivates a precious stone from seemingly worthless material – dust. It echoes historical ideas of finding value in the discarded and forgotten. Editor: Dust to gems! I love that. There's something so deeply hopeful in that concept. It also makes me think about how artists transform their own struggles or societal ills into art that makes the world better. Like a purification process. Curator: Precisely. And think about the visual language used. We see what appear to be geometric forms hovering, or perhaps even suspended within the textured field. Could these shapes symbolize the stages of creation? Or maybe they are a commentary on the hidden structures shaping our reality? Editor: Hmmm, I'm not sure about that... to me, they feel less rigid. It's almost playful—a cosmic mobile swaying in the breeze. You know, when I look at the horizontal rectangle at the bottom, it feels like a shoreline from which we watch everything else. Or perhaps something sunken is breaking its way to the surface, to the air, transformed from water to sky? Curator: Interesting reading! The choice of cool hues—primarily blues and greys—contributes to its meditative quality. Color can shape perception and even provoke collective emotions; it evokes a specific consciousness of something larger, infinite and beyond easy comprehension. It certainly draws parallels between internal states and the universe, creating a sense of both awe and intimacy. Editor: Awe and intimacy, absolutely! I’m finding the longer I look at it the less abstract it feels! Like little whispers, you know? Something profound coming from quietness... It makes you slow down to receive it. Thank you for the tour! Curator: My pleasure. Considering its historical and material context encourages us to understand how a modern artist responds to long-standing traditions while finding contemporary relevance. It is important to let abstract shapes have power, let alone allow our thoughts to roam into art.