Jetty 

Peter Doig’s "Jetty" evokes a dreamlike atmosphere, where the lone figure on the pier stands in contemplation, a modern-day wanderer. The jetty itself, a pathway between land and water, echoes the ancient symbol of the bridge – a motif seen across cultures as a link between worlds. This image resonates with Caspar David Friedrich's Romantic landscapes, where solitary figures confront the sublime. But here, the sublime is softened, imbued with a sense of quiet introspection rather than awe. The water, often a symbol of the subconscious, reflects the hazy light, mirroring the internal landscape of the figure. Consider the boat in the distance. This is Charon's boat, which crosses the river Styx from Greek Mythology, in which the subconscious takes a prominent role. The boat and the figure become powerful symbols of transition and self-discovery, engaging our subconscious on a deeply personal level. The cyclical and nonlinear progression of symbols resurfaces, evolving, and acquiring fresh meanings in different historical settings.