IRRLÆUFER

The linocut “Dike” does not present justice as an abstract ideal, but as a grounded, silent warrior. In a stance that radiates humility more than triumph, she holds the sword of judgment before her – not raised for attack, but as a symbol of inner scrutiny. Drawing on historical representations and marked by a clear, reduced color palette – gold shimmer amidst deep red and black – the scene takes on an iconic sharpness.

Dike, the Greek goddess of justice, is not blind here – she sees what is happening. And she wears armor. This portrayal reverses the modern image of neutral Justitia: here, justice is not a passive authority but a vigilant figure, capable of both judgment and battle.

Once again, IRRLÆUFER succeeds in fusing mythological depth with political resonance. “Dike” is a reminder: justice is not a given, but something that must be fought for, upheld, and continually renegotiated. This linocut is a quiet call for vigilance – firmly rooted in the visual archive of history, yet clearly oriented toward the present.

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