Fifteen Variations on a Single Theme, v. 14 1938

Max Bill made "Fifteen Variations on a Single Theme, v. 14," and what strikes me is how the simple act of drawing a line becomes a question. He seems to be asking, "What happens if I put this shape inside that one? And then, what if I connect all the corners?" It's like he's revealing the hidden architecture of space itself. The colors, they aren’t just there; they define the shapes, one within another, triangle, square, pentagon. Look how each colored edge feels like it's vibrating slightly, trying to escape its boundary. That thin black line, zig-zagging, creates a sense of movement and direction, almost like a musical score. I'm reminded of Hilma af Klint, who similarly pursued geometric investigations in the early 20th century, each driven by a desire to find a new visual language. Ultimately, this piece reminds us that art is a conversation, a dialogue across time and space, with no final answers.