Poltrona Viola für Frau Pina B. 2018

Lech Jankowski made this painting, Poltrona Viola für Frau Pina B., in an unknown year, and with unknown materials, but they sure do look thick! Looking at this painting, I see a real process at play. It's as if Jankowski built up the surface, layer upon layer, letting the materials have their say. The dark, cracked textures on the left are incredible! They remind me of dried mud or maybe even the surface of another planet. Then, bam! This vibrant purple form emerges on the right. It's rough and chunky, like it was sculpted with a palette knife. I love how the materiality of the paint is so present. It's not just about color; it's about the physical stuff that makes up the artwork. It all feels very immediate, like a direct connection to the artist's hand and their physical engagement with the medium. In some ways, it reminds me of Antoni Tàpies, but with a bolder, almost playful use of color. The conversation between artists goes on and on!