Table in Odargowo 

Iwo Zaniewski presents a common, everyday sight, a table in Odargowo, yet infused with profound symbolism. The checkered tablecloth is not merely a decorative element; it evokes a sense of order and domesticity, a grid that attempts to contain the chaos of life. The table, an altar of daily rituals, is adorned with a lidded jar. The vessel has been a symbol of containment and potential since antiquity, appearing in various forms from alchemical retorts to simple kitchenware. The object is reminiscent of a reliquary, a container of sacred relics. The play of light across the surface, however, disrupts the static nature of these symbols. The light suggests the passage of time, the fleeting nature of moments shared at the table, and the subtle shifts in memory. The table then becomes a stage for the human drama, a setting where the past and present converge, and where simple objects become vessels of profound meaning. The emotional power of the image lies in its ability to awaken these subconscious associations.