Untitled 1959

Valerii Lamakh made this unnamed painting with oil paint, and though we don't know exactly when, it feels like an adventure in color and form. The paint is laid on with such freedom, like he's wrestling with shapes and hues, and that's what gives it such a vibrant energy. I love how the strokes are visible, almost like a map of the artist’s process. The red sings out, a bold declaration against the cooler greens and purples. Notice that thick, black line that curves around the red area? It's like he’s containing the energy, but barely. This piece reminds me of some of the early abstractionists, like Kandinsky, who were also exploring the emotional power of color. But Lamakh brings his own raw energy, a feeling of urgency. This isn't just a painting; it’s a record of a mind in action, a reminder that art is a conversation, a back-and-forth between the artist and the canvas.