Visual semiotic approach to Jaan Elken”™s Poem for mattress, no 1

Jaan Elken has led the Estonian Artists’ Association since 1999, but what is so phenomenal about his paintings? KUNST.EE ordered a semiotic assessment from Rauno Thomas Moss.

 
While referring to Charles Sanders Peirce, one can say that this expressive painting surpasses the conventional. The artist has made a qualitative leap by changing all the metaphors that the remake of the mattress could potentially symbolize in the current context of the art world. Therefore, I find that internal art processes are more important. Playing with alienation is important – and the game is honest and interesting.

Jaan Elken.Sarjast "Poeem madratsile" 1999/2008

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