Jansen, HP – Soul and Matter (end Hp Jansen

The composition presents a dreamlike landscape dominated by a colossal, cerulean form that appears both organic and architectural. This central element seems to be simultaneously emerging from and containing a vibrant ecosystem. The color palette is largely cool – blues, greens, and blacks – punctuated by the stark white of an elephant and the pale tones of a human figure.
The lower portion of the image teems with life: various animals – a dolphin, an elephant, tigers – are rendered in a stylized manner, suggesting a primordial or symbolic realm rather than a realistic depiction. The vegetation is lush and abundant, creating a sense of fecundity and growth. This vibrant base contrasts sharply with the darker, more somber elements above.
Positioned at the upper left, a skull rests upon what appears to be a crumbling structure, hinting at mortality and decay. The human figure, seemingly floating or ascending from the central form, holds aloft a luminous orb, which could represent knowledge, enlightenment, or perhaps even a soul departing. The gesture is one of offering or release.
The overall effect is one of layered symbolism. The colossal blue form acts as a vessel – a container for both life and death, creation and destruction. It suggests the cyclical nature of existence, where growth and decay are intertwined. The presence of animals evokes themes of instinct, natural order, and perhaps even innocence lost. The skull serves as a memento mori, reminding the viewer of the inevitability of death. Finally, the ascending figure with the orb offers a glimmer of hope or transcendence amidst this complex interplay of forces.
Theres a deliberate ambiguity in the rendering; details are often softened or obscured, encouraging individual interpretation and inviting contemplation on themes of mortality, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all things. The work seems to explore the boundaries between the tangible and the intangible, the conscious and the unconscious.