Composition 1923

Janos Mattis-Teutsch made this *Composition* with paint on canvas, and what strikes me is the way he juggles flat shapes and bold colors, creating a playful, almost musical arrangement. It's like he's improvising, letting the colors and forms lead the way. The surface has this chalky, almost pastel-like texture, which softens the edges and gives the whole thing a dreamy quality. Look at the little burst of purple tucked between the red and green shapes. It's a tiny detail, but it adds so much depth and intrigue. The way he layers the colors, you can almost feel the push and pull of his hand, the energy of his process. Mattis-Teutsch reminds me of Hilma af Klint, in the sense that both artists were exploring these spiritual dimensions through abstraction, creating their own visual languages. It's not about what you see, but how it makes you feel, embracing the mystery of it all.