Karrikerede hoveder, geometriske rids og næsten udviskede påskrifter. 1898 - 1901

This pencil drawing, by Joakim Skovgaard, presents a series of caricatured heads mingled with geometric shapes and faded inscriptions. Observe how the star motif, a symbol of cosmic harmony and divine guidance, reappears across cultures, from ancient Mesopotamian tablets to the flags of modern nations. The six-pointed star here perhaps evoking similar aspirations for balance and enlightenment. Consider, too, the recurring profile heads, each with exaggerated features, hinting at underlying psychological states. Similar profiles can be traced back to ancient Roman coins, Renaissance portraiture, each age imbuing the image with the anxieties and ideals of its time. This act of sketching and repeating, like a visual mantra, suggests an attempt to grasp fleeting impressions, fixating on the essence of human expression. These fragmented images resonate with our collective memory, stirring subconscious echoes of past eras, and reminding us of the enduring human quest for meaning.