Bunte Blumen 1915

Alexej von Jawlensky's "Bunte Blumen" presents a vibrant bouquet, where each bloom is a symbol pregnant with history. The sunflower, for instance, has long been associated with adoration and warmth, mirroring the sun's life-giving energy. Consider its echoes in ancient sun worship, where similar radiant forms represented divine power. Jawlensky’s bold use of color evokes a primal response, akin to the instinctive attraction to light and color found in ancient rituals. One is reminded of the pre-Socratic philosophers, who saw in nature's elements the very building blocks of the psyche. This seemingly simple vase of flowers stirs a deep, collective memory. It invites us to ponder the cyclical nature of symbols, ever resurfacing in new forms, carrying the weight of human emotion and experience. The flower becomes more than a flower; it transforms into a vessel of our shared cultural inheritance.