Rocky Cliff near Water [recto] 

Louis Lozowick created this sketch of a rocky cliff near water, using graphite and colored pencil. Notice the monolithic form of the rocks, jutting upwards with an almost defiant permanence. This is not merely a landscape; it is an emblem of endurance. The imagery of rocks and stone structures has echoed through art history, from ancient ziggurats to Renaissance depictions of the 'Pietra Eterna'. Each carries a shared theme of resilience and the inexorable passage of time. Consider the myth of Deucalion and Pyrrha, who repopulated the world by casting stones behind them, which then transformed into people. Here, the rock becomes a symbol of rebirth and continuity. Perhaps, subconsciously, Lozowick was tapping into this deep well of collective memory, creating an image that resonates with our primal understanding of strength. The stark, towering rocks, shadowed by the water's edge, create a visual space charged with an almost geological weight, inviting us to reflect on the enduring power of the natural world.