PONYICZKI
Humanoid Series I 2018-2020
Works of this series delve into the collective unconscious, exploring the soul within the body and the fragments of human experience. Two recurring characters inhabit these works: the Humanoids and the razor-cut figures.
The razor-cut figures symbolize fragmentation and the loss of information, a visual metaphor for the gaps between our conscious understanding and the deeper truths of the unconscious. Like piecing together a dream upon waking, the fragmented forms invite the viewer to reconstruct meaning, guided by symbols drawn from Renaissance and ancient art. These symbolic images tap into the shared reservoir of the collective unconscious, carrying archetypal meanings that transcend time.
The Humanoids, by contrast, present a unified, enigmatic presence. They reflect an attempt to depict the human figure and psyche as a whole while questioning its completeness. Are they anthropomorphic objects or condensed representations of humanity? This ambiguity opens a space to reflect on the boundaries between body and soul, conscious and unconscious, and to uncover deeper connections to archetypal forms and the shared narratives of human experience.