Züchtung von Nachtfaltern in Rauten 2016

Lech Jankowski made this painting, Züchtung von Nachtfaltern in Rauten, which translates to Breeding Moths in Diamonds, using oil on canvas. Look closely. See how he's built up this textured surface, almost geological in appearance? It’s all about process, a kind of slow accumulation. The paint is opaque, applied in layers, creating this rich surface that feels both ancient and very present. The dark, blurry form on the left is like some kind of shadowy figure, and then you have these geometric shapes floating around, connected by lines. Are they moths? Diamonds? Or some kind of code? Check out the diamond shape made of tiny dots, that’s some seriously dedicated mark making! It reminds me a little of Paul Klee’s playful symbolism, that sense of childlike wonder mixed with a sophisticated understanding of form. Ultimately, this painting invites you to get lost in its textures and shapes, and to find your own meaning within its mysterious landscape.