Michal Jackowski Poland, b. 1978
Dreaming of him II, 2018
Marble
52 x 29 x 24 cm
20.47 x 11.42 x 9.45 in
20.47 x 11.42 x 9.45 in
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The artist reflects here on the fact that we often have a distorted idea of other people, which does not correspond to reality. We get used to dampening the uncomfortable features, some shortcomings, imperfections, outlining an illusory image of what is necessary and favorable to us. Just like the Greek statues that we admire in museums, considering them a complete and perfect composition, they actually represented a specific figure, a man who had his defects and virtues, a face, thoughts and dreams. Man often tends to take shortcuts, not accepting people in their genuineness and truth, but reducing them to perfect busts without weaknesses.
The sculpture "Dreaming of him" is inspired by Roy Lichtenstein's painting "Thinking of him", where a Greek goddess replaced a weeping American blonde dreaming of her wealthy gentleman in an elegant suit. The artist wonders if women always expect a perfect, beautiful, strong and courageous man; a hero who meets all expectations, who guarantees a prosperous and happy life, but who is also sensitive.