Grosses Stillleben; Helles Bouquet 1936

Alexej von Jawlensky made this flower painting using oil in 1936, and right away I’m drawn to its playful spirit. You know, artmaking is all about process, and here, the joy is clear. Looking closer, the paint's got this great texture – not too thick, not too thin, but just right. You can almost feel the energy he put into each brushstroke. I love how the reds and blues pop against that muted green background. See how he’s built up these little dabs of color to create the flowers? Each mark is like a tiny, individual decision, but together they form this vibrant, living bouquet. It reminds me a bit of Emil Nolde, another artist who wasn't afraid to embrace bold color and raw emotion. Ultimately, art is a conversation, an ongoing exchange of ideas. This painting reminds us that there's always room for playfulness, for experimentation, and for embracing the unexpected.