Biographie d'un papillon 1958

Andre Lanskoy created this painting titled "Biographie d'un papillon" using oil on canvas. The painting presents a dynamic interplay of fragmented shapes in blues, golds, and pastels against a pale ground, evoking a sense of movement and light. The composition is structured through a series of intersecting lines and geometric forms, creating a visual rhythm that guides the eye across the canvas. Lanskoy employs color not merely decoratively, but as a structural element, using contrasting hues to define shapes and create depth. The brushwork varies from smooth glazes to textured strokes, adding a tactile dimension to the abstract forms. In its abstraction, the work challenges fixed meanings, inviting viewers to interpret the "biography" of the butterfly through the language of color and form. Lanskoy is encouraging an exploration of perception, embracing the fluidity of meaning inherent in abstraction. The painting remains open to ongoing dialogue.