Schets van een aquarium 1876 - 1924

Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof made this sketch of an aquarium with graphite on paper. The flowing, organic shapes hint at a desire to capture nature's essence. Observe the use of water motifs, evoking primordial ideas and the origin of life itself. These images carry through time, like the Egyptian depiction of the Nile representing fertility, connecting to the collective unconscious. Carl Jung and I explored this connection. Here, water acts as a potent symbol, resonating with subconscious memories and the human yearning for harmony with nature. The fluid lines create a meditative and emotional experience, appealing to the observer's deepest, subconscious feelings. This sketch speaks to the non-linear passage of time, where symbols reappear, evolve, and gain new meaning in different historical contexts.