The artwork titled “Triptych – the left part” by Jacek Yerka, created in 1996 in Poland, is an intriguing piece that belongs to the Surrealism art movement. This landscape artwork measures 54 x 40 cm and is exemplary of Yerka’s ability to blend surreal elements with a sense of natural tranquility.
In the artwork, a mysterious and surreal world is depicted with meticulous details. A dense forest borders the scene on the left, where twisted and knotted trees with curved roots dominate the landscape, their gnarled branches reaching skyward. Amongst these roots and trees, strange, fantastical creatures inhabit the scene, blending seamlessly with the natural elements, some resembling amalgamations of insects and earthly creatures. The forest gives way to a vast, open terrain illuminated by a soft, distant light that seems to signify an endless horizon. Alongside these mysterious elements, patches of lush green grass and winding waterways add to the illusion of depth and an otherworldly atmosphere. The intricate and surreal composition invites viewers to explore and interpret the enigmatic story within this fantastical landscape.
