| Abstrakt: | What exactly is a though? In the polygraph it is an electrical impulse, which means it surely
exists but at the same time remains imperceptible. The thought seems to be a kind of gesture of the
mind, independent of the human will and appearing uncousciously. The senses perceive certain
nuances woven into the present reality, which create new quality through the involuntary work of
the mind. Thus, it becomes an important element of the wide-ranging construction called
imagination, creating something which is more distinct and clear-cut, for example a picture. It could
be said that the creative process or even all artistic endeavour is the product of imagination, which
is no longer the domain of the artist who thinks through and creates the object. It appears also on the
side of the viewer in contact with the work of the artist. The artwork, which is the product of the
artist's imagination, is subjected to analysis by the viewer's mind. In this process, the viewer uses
his imagination, the hidden sensitivity and the aquired cultural capital. They create new pictures and
add fresh insight by joining their forces. The most important thought is usually obscured by the
layers of meanings. While being concealed, it tries to draw the viewer into its world. This created
world, however, is different for everyone, just as imagination is something essentially personal,
peculiar, even unique. The art, including a graphic masterpiece, becomes a commentary to reality,
remaining its part at the same time. At a certain point, also imagination begins to influence reality
by transforming or even changing it. The imagination allows to take a fresh look at the surrounding
reality and understand it. Above all, it lets the viewer discover the new face of reality, which is often
ignored or even unnoticed in the multitude of everyday affairs. It seems to be an immensely
important part of the dialogue not only between two interlocutors, who passionately discuss the
matter of common interest, but also in the art experience. Thus, the graphic artwork becomes a new
part of the real world and the picture created by the artist's imagination. For the viewer, on the other
hand, it seems to be a new element constructing his reality. The imagination becomes a highly
significant function, which collects the experieces, combining and transforming them and alowing,
at the same time, to delve into the artwork. New signs, symbols, additions and thoughts, which
constitute pictures created by imagination, appear in the viewer's mind, alowing him to find what is
often deeply concealed.
The series of prints "Inconspicuous thoughts" was a response to a need to take a close look at
the nature of thoughts- their elusiveness, and their role for a human as they shape his world, the
perception of reality, imagination and, what is closely connected, the sense of identity and of what it
means to be a human. My attempt to deal with this problem ment trying to find answers to the
questions stated. At the same time, I was trying to understand the experience which I have had.
The beauty of a free, elusive thought, which is a part of human nature, became an element of
the assessment of reality exerienced by myself at the production line. The industrial space- a place
where a person tackles his own individuality and humanity, adjusting to the rythm of the machines,
allowed me to exerience a certain sense of disunity. Thoughts seemed to break free from the body
preoccupied with work. I realised that, although my hands were busy with almost automatic work,
my thoughts and conversations I was engaged in, were no longer a part of this line. They had
become independent in order to find my identity and the sense of freedom. They alow a person to
step out of the world surrounding him. At the same time, they become a refuge for humanity and the
source of his strength. It may seem that a machine reduces humanity. However, somewhere under
this outer layer, there are hidden thoughts, dreams and conversations. What reamins is merely
ensuring the quality of the work.
The elusive moment of a certain stray of thoughts and the realisation of that important fact
helped me to perceive the severe production landscape as a multi-faceted object. A small discovery
of what my body and soul had experienced at the production line made me ponder the nature of
thoughts.
As we look at this production process, it seems that printmaking is likewise a kind of
production line as it has its repeatability (technology) and rythm (printing process). While all the
artist's senses, thoughts and emotions are engaged, something repeatable but at the same time
unique is created.
The works of an artist are the reflection of his imagination and soul. In the more or less
conscious way, he shares with the viewer the part of himself through the thoughts, gestures and the
form of his work. He uncovers his own, unique approach to the world and the way he confronts it
and perceives with all his senses. The art becomes for him a dialogue, a form of communication and
a means of expressing himself. His unrestricted and independent character finds in art his own
place, his individual form of expression, a language which harmonizes with the needs of soul and
body. The once forgotten pathways are rediscovered and the new ways appear, continually
complementing the already complex organism, which is full of subjective feelings and passions. I
have noticed that printmaking has become for me an essential mode and language to express what
defines me and constitutes my soul. Frequently captured images and observations which are formed
as I encounter different situations, became a source of inspiration and a thought-provoking impulse.
The loads of imagination in me stimulate my creativity, thus becoming a commentary of reality.
Then, the graphic masterpiece or even the matrix it the form of a dialogue. However, after some
time I have come to realize that not everything can be told, specified and explained with the means
of the human language. Graphic artwork can express what is sometimes inexpressible with the
means of my words. |