My Jouissance (M. Inijte) 2024 Print

"My Jouissance (M.Inijte), 2024" is a striking reimagining of a found painting, originally a somewhat kitsch autumnal scene, purchased from a second-hand shop for a modest sum. Through the artist's transformation, this oil on wood piece has evolved into a profound exploration of light, darkness, and the passage of time. The scene is set in a deep blue night, where the viewer is drawn into a darkened forest. A solitary figure stands at the center, illuminated by a soft, almost ethereal light that seems to originate from within. The painting captures the precise moment when dusk transitions into night, a time when the boundaries of existence blur, and reality is defined by an intense presence. Inspired by the concepts of time, light, and the nature of existence, the artist has infused the work with symbolic meaning. The darkness, far from being absolute, represents the twilight of knowledge, the moment when understanding is both just out of reach and yet almost within grasp. The wind that blows through the trees symbolizes the passage of time, moving inexorably forward, while the figure's glow symbolizes the delicate light of joy that persists even in the darkest moments. The painting is not just a depiction of a landscape but a portrait of the artist's "jouissance"—a complex blend of pleasure and pain, bliss and sorrow. The scale and composition are designed to evoke a paradigm shift in the viewer's perception, contrasting the pain of time's passage with the bliss of existence in the present moment. This artwork is a powerful invitation to reflect on the nature of time, existence, and the delicate balance between light and darkness. It is a testament to the artist's ability to transform the mundane into something truly sublime, offering viewers not just a scene but an experience.