Nocturnal Vortex 1950

Rudolf von Huhn made this artwork, titled Nocturnal Vortex, using ink on paper. The various shades of grey in this artwork give it a nocturnal feel. There are shapes that look like stars, but also what seems to be a vortex of geometric forms. Look at the squiggly lines running across the triangle on the right side. They're not just lines; they're full of energy, like the ink is vibrating on the page. The ink is layered, giving a sense of depth and mystery. The way the light catches some parts and lets others fade into shadow. It's like Huhn is playing with our perception, inviting us to lose ourselves in the darkness. Overall, this work shares a sense of experimentation with Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, both artists embrace the unknown. We get to see the artist working through his ideas, embracing the ambiguity.