Vignette for book "N. K. Roerich" 1918

This vignette for a book on Nicholas Roerich uses a simplified palette to explore bold forms. The image seems to hover between a heraldic emblem and something more elemental like an erupting volcano or a stylized bonfire. I'm intrigued by the way the dark shapes push against the red circle, like a tension between containment and release. There is a real sense of process at play here. It feels like the artist is wrestling with these basic shapes, letting the image emerge through layers of careful decision making. The texture seems almost velvety, suggesting the physicality of the medium. Thinking about this reminds me of Hilma af Klint’s work, which also uses symbolic forms to convey unseen forces. It's all about embracing ambiguity, inviting multiple interpretations. Art is an ongoing conversation, a visual echo through time.