Impression VI 1911

Wassily Kandinsky painted "Impression VI" with oils, making marks that really sing with a life of their own. Check out how Kandinsky uses blues and yellows, almost as if they're colliding, creating a sense of movement and depth. The paint looks applied in such a way that you can almost feel him working, responding to the canvas in real-time. I love how the white swirls near the bottom right corner suggest the form of a playful cat, without ever quite solidifying into one. Kandinsky’s work always makes me think about how we see, not just what we see. He lets the process show, inviting us into a conversation about what painting can be. It reminds me a little of Joan Mitchell, especially how she used colour to evoke feelings and memories. Both artists show that art is as much about the journey as it is about the destination.