Title Page for "Triangular Fugue" 1965

This title page for "Triangular Fugue", was created by John Dowell as part of a series of eight lithographs. Here, a bold red triangle dominates the visual field, seemingly piercing through layers of meaning. The triangle, a shape pregnant with symbolism, echoes through human history. We see it in the pyramids of ancient Egypt, symbols of power, resurrection, and ascent to the heavens. This geometric form reappears in Christian iconography as an emblem of the Trinity, connecting the earthly and the divine. Dowell's use of the triangle taps into this deep well of cultural memory, yet its violent red hue injects a visceral intensity. This tension, this feeling of something primal breaking through the surface, reminds us that symbols are never fixed but constantly renegotiated. A dance between conscious and unconscious interpretations creates a sense of unease, a powerful force engaging us on a deep level. This non-linear progression embodies the complex interplay between past and present, an echo through time.