Cloud 

György Kepes created this photograph, titled 'Cloud', using gelatin silver print. The prominent symbol here is the spiral, a motif rich with historical and cultural significance. Spirals are often associated with the cosmos, representing expansion, growth, and the cyclical nature of life. We see spirals in ancient art, like the labyrinthine designs of Minoan Crete, as well as in the swirling patterns of Baroque celestial maps. In psychoanalysis, the spiral might represent the subconscious mind, a journey inward to the self's center. Here, the spiral seems to transform as it is projected on the cylindrical forms, creating an interplay between chaos and order, reminiscent of clouds taking shape. The emotional impact is profound – the converging lines pull the viewer into the image, engaging our deep, subconscious awareness of nature's rhythms and universal patterns. This spiral, ever present in our collective memory, continues to evolve, resurface, and capture new meanings across time.