Kounellis’ artistic journey was marked by his early exploration of a new spatial dimension. He discovered a significant amount of coal piled on the floor of his studio and recognized it as a key element in redefining artistic practice. He ventured into using materials that were typically non-pictorial, drawn directly from real life. This choice introduced him to the forms, colors, and unique scents of natural or technological elements. These materials were then transformed into poetic energies through the mechanisms of imagination, mythology, culture, classical and religious ideals, and passionate expression.