No c 2020

Lech Jankowski created this evocative painting, titled "No c," using mixed media, and in an unspecified year. The canvas has a heavily worked surface, particularly the dark background, built up with thick applications that create a tactile, almost sculptural effect. Notice how Jankowski has integrated linear marks and shapes into the textured ground. These repetitive strokes feel both calculated and intuitive, a deliberate act of mark-making. The techniques involved suggest a slow, deliberate process, emphasizing the physical act of applying and manipulating the materials. This handmade quality stands in contrast to the mass-produced objects of industrial capitalism. It celebrates individual labor and the unique, expressive potential of traditional artistic practices. The artist challenges the distinction between high art and craft, inviting us to reconsider the value and meaning of handmade objects in a world dominated by mass production.