paroles 2019

Editor: Here we have Lech Jankowski’s "Paroles," created in 2019, using matter-painting with impasto and acrylic paint. It feels incredibly textured, almost like looking at weathered stone. The top portion is darker with vertical markings. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Those vertical markings, to me, resonate as abstracted linguistic forms, echoing ancient tablets or perhaps even contemporary digital interfaces. "Paroles" suggests layers of meaning, hidden beneath textures and hues. Do you see how the earthy tones juxtapose with those almost metallic-like, shining verticals? It feels almost like technology unearthed from an archeological dig. Editor: I hadn’t considered that tension between the ancient and the modern! Is that something abstract expressionism often plays with, these sorts of contrasting themes? Curator: Abstract Expressionism, at its core, sought to tap into universal human experiences. It eschewed direct representation, allowing for a more visceral and symbolic interaction. Here, I sense Jankowski exploring the evolution and endurance of communication across eras, through carefully coded markings, buried meaning and cultural continuity. What would you say is most compelling? Editor: Definitely the layering. The different levels of texture and color invite me to look closer. The longer I look, the more I feel like I'm discovering a language I don't yet understand. Curator: Indeed. The painting presents us with visual fragments, almost demanding that we reconstruct their narrative. "Paroles" invites you to decipher a cultural memory. Editor: This has opened my eyes to considering not just what I see, but what history and symbolism might be hidden within abstract forms. Curator: Exactly. And consider what familiar symbols we are constructing today! This makes abstract art timeless.