How many Sailors, How many Captains 1949

Serge Charchoune made this painting, How many Sailors, How many Captains, with a kind of dedicated mark making, like little hatches filling the space with soft but insistent energy. The surface feels built, almost woven, from countless tiny strokes. Look closely and you can see how the colors shift slightly within each form, creating a shimmering effect. The black lines cut through the pastel field like dark masts, maybe that’s the sailors and captains. I love the way the texture isn't just something you see, it's something you feel. There’s a real push and pull between control and letting go – a dialogue that reminds me a bit of Paul Klee's playful geometries. This painting isn't trying to give you answers; it's inviting you to get lost in the process, the rhythm, and the sheer joy of seeing.