Canal with Bridge 

Jules Schmalzigaug's "Canal with Bridge" is a vibrant pastel drawing that captures the essence of nature intertwined with human construction. Dominating the scene is the motif of the bridge, an ancient symbol of transition and connection. This symbol echoes through time; from the Roman pontifex, the "bridge-builder" priest who connected the earthly and divine realms, to the bridges in Renaissance paintings that signify the passage from ignorance to enlightenment. Even now, we speak of bridging divides, carrying forward this powerful idea. Consider the emotional impact of the bridge - a physical structure representing the psychological journey from one state to another. The very act of crossing a bridge becomes a powerful symbol of change, engaging our subconscious with ideas of transformation and passage. Just like Schmalzigaug's vibrant "Canal with Bridge" reminds us, symbols like the bridge resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings across history.