A Paradox 1905

Frances Macdonald made *A Paradox* with watercolor, and it's like stepping into a dream. The colors feel like they're whispering secrets. Look at how she builds up the layers. The paint is so thin in places, almost transparent, and then she'll drop in these little areas of deeper color, especially in those roses that tumble down the side. It's all about the process, watching the water do its thing, and then guiding it, nudging it in the right direction. There’s something so strange and compelling about the way the figures emerge from the mist. The bride in the centre, she's almost shimmering, and next to her, a woman in black and white checks, really bold. It's like a dance between light and dark, and Macdonald isn't afraid to let the ambiguity hang in the air. I'm reminded of Hilma af Klint, another artist who was exploring spiritual realms through her paintings, though in a totally different way. It's like they're both tapping into something beyond what we can see, inviting us to get lost in the mystery.