Composition 1914

Kazimir Malevich made this composition, we don’t know exactly when, using ink on paper. When I look at this piece, I think about the act of creating something new. Malevich isn't just depicting what he sees; he's conjuring a new visual language. The surface has a handmade quality, where you can see the traces of the artist's hand – the slight wobbles in the lines, the unevenness of the ink. It’s almost like looking at a blueprint for a different way of seeing. Take the club symbol for example, placed above a capital ‘L’ and a chevron, it all adds up to a certain enigmatic quality. This reminds me of Hilma af Klint's work, where she also uses geometric shapes and symbols to explore spiritual and philosophical ideas. But ultimately, it’s about embracing the unknown.