Composition 1980

Vudon Baklytsky painted this "Composition" with an open heart and a willingness to let the colours guide him. The palette is muted, dreamy—purples, yellows, blues—laid down in broad strokes that speak of intuition. Looking closely, you see a real emphasis on texture, with visible brushstrokes building a surface that feels both delicate and robust. The paint is neither too thick nor too thin, allowing light to play across the canvas, giving a subtle luminosity. Take, for instance, the way Baklytsky handles the transition from the mauve space to the blue space on the right; the gradations of colour create a sense of depth that pulls you in. It reminds me a little of Milton Avery, especially the way Baklytsky simplifies his forms, reducing them to their essential shapes, like he's distilling the very essence of the world onto the canvas. Ultimately, this piece feels like a meditation, inviting us to consider the beauty of uncertainty, the power of suggestion, and the never-ending conversation that is art itself.