Bt 1 2019

Lech Jankowski’s pencil drawing presents us with a scene dominated by stark, dreamlike imagery, where a large form looms above a pack of canine figures. The canines, reminiscent of ancient depictions of jackals, immediately bring to mind the figure of Anubis, the Egyptian guardian of the dead. The image of the jackal is not confined to Egypt; it echoes through various cultures, often associated with liminal spaces and transitions. The imposing form above is more ambiguous, yet its dominance suggests a primal force, overseeing the more earthly realm of the canines. Consider how similar symbolic representations are found across cultures. The image taps into a deeper, perhaps subconscious, understanding of nature. The juxtaposition of these elements evokes a psychological landscape, where primal instincts and the unknown converge, engaging our collective memories and fears. This is a testament to the enduring power of symbols, which, although adapted through ages, connect us to the most primitive of human emotions.