Red and Yellow among Blacks 1974

Alexander Calder made "Red and Yellow among Blacks" using paint. You know, looking at the way Calder applies these colors, he isn't trying to fool anyone. It’s all about the joy of doing. The black shapes seem to hover, tethered to the surface by single lines like balloons on strings. But then there’s that red and yellow circle, brazen and bold, adding a bit of discord. See how the colours pool and drip at the end of each shape and line? I get the sense of a casual painting process, as if Calder was improvising. The tension between flatness and depth gives the piece a lot of its energy. Thinking about the way he embraces chance and the handmade feel, I'm reminded of Joan Miró. Both artists share a similar spirit of experimentation. Art doesn't always need to be polished; it's more about the conversation that unfolds as we create, embracing uncertainty and celebrating the unexpected.