Le cirque 1939

Wols made *Le Cirque* with watercolor and ink, and right away you can see how he lets the materials do their thing. It’s like he's saying, "Okay, ink, you go where you want, and I'll just nudge you a little." Look closely, and you will see the way the ink bleeds and pools, creating these unexpected textures and shapes. It's all about embracing the accidental, and trusting that something interesting will emerge. Notice the crowd of faces on the right side; they’re like a swarm of thoughts, each one a little different, but all part of the same energy. This reminds me of Paul Klee, who also had a knack for making the mundane magical. But where Klee is whimsical, Wols feels more raw, more urgent. Both embrace the idea that art is a process of discovery, not just a representation of something fixed. It’s like they’re both saying, "Let's see what happens if we just let go."