Second signal

“Second signal” is a minimalist painting from the “Limits” series, in which the figure has been reduced to a geometric sign—a simple, abstract form. The cipher-like quality of the work encourages reflection on its hidden meaning and on the possibilities of visual communication.

 

A grayish-blue background lends the painting a calm, almost meditative quality. The main motif, rendered in a deep burgundy hue, strongly contrasts with the background, drawing the viewer’s attention and serving as the painting’s focal point. It resembles a sign or silhouette that has been deliberately simplified and distilled into abstraction.

 

The title “Second Signal” suggests a communicative context that is not direct but instead requires the viewer’s engagement and an attempt to decipher its meaning—after all, the “First Signal” was created previously. Reducing the figure to a sign may reflect the idea of a universal language, where form itself becomes a vehicle for conveying emotions, relationships, or concepts.

 

The work may also allude to the notion of visual language as a universal communication tool that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. Meanwhile, the sign’s sinusoidal shape could symbolize resilience, strength, and the capacity to overcome obstacles.