Concret A4 1948

Lidy Prati's "Concret A4" plays with geometric forms and a muted color palette. I can imagine Prati carefully arranging each rectangle and square, adjusting their placement until they hum in harmony. There's a sense of quiet confidence in this work; I get the sense of Prati’s curiosity as she explores how these elements can create a feeling of balance, of movement and depth. The slightly off-white ground provides a subtle texture that gives these shapes space to breathe. It reminds me a little of some of Mondrian’s paintings, but maybe a more playful version. Looking at this painting makes me think about how we, as artists, are always responding to one another, picking up ideas and pushing them in new directions. It’s like one big conversation across time.