Winter (VI) 1907

Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis created "Winter (VI)" using paint on canvas. The way Ciurlionis applied the paint is quite distinctive. Notice how the strokes cascade down the canvas, almost as if the very essence of winter is melting before our eyes. It is easy to imagine the artist holding the brush, letting gravity guide the pigment. The texture of the paint gives the artwork a tactile quality. You can almost feel the chill in the air and the dampness of the snow. Ciurlionis masterfully captures the fleeting nature of winter. It’s interesting to consider how Ciurlionis chose to represent winter not just as a visual scene, but as a felt experience. By emphasizing the materiality of the paint, he elevates the canvas from a mere surface to a sensory encounter. This approach challenges the traditional boundaries between painting, craft, and the evocative power of raw materials.