The Fourth 'Book of Schemes'. Album #2, the First Folder 1978

Valerii Lamakh made 'The Fourth Book of Schemes' without a specified date, employing a series of colorful lines and circles on paper, creating a schematic representation. The arrows, directing movement across a grid, evoke ancient notions of fate and direction, reminiscent of cosmological maps guiding souls through various realms. The color-coded lines and circles might symbolize different aspects of existence. Consider the colors associated with alchemy, such as red for transformation or blue for purification. The grid itself, a symbol of order and structure, appears in various contexts. Its recurrence suggests a deeper, primal need to map out and understand our world, to bring cosmos out of chaos. Perhaps, the artwork's design offers a glimpse into our subconscious, a visual echo of mankind's continuous search for meaning, recurring motifs that engage viewers on a deep, subconscious level.