Hexagon with tail 1977

Florin Maxa made this painting, titled "Hexagon with tail," with geometric lines and shadowy infills. You can almost feel the artist figuring it out as he went along. I imagine Maxa building the painting, stroke by stroke, with a thin brush loaded with pigment. See how the hexagon shape shifts and wavers, not quite perfect, but full of character. The palette is restrained, mostly greys, whites, and browns. But these subdued colors make the surface quietly sing. And then, there’s that tail! A playful swish that brings the whole composition to life. This reminds me of other painters who balance geometric structure with organic forms. Painters are constantly in conversation with each other, borrowing, reacting, and transforming ideas across time. To me, "Hexagon with tail" is a reminder that painting is always an experiment in seeing and feeling. It’s not about perfection, but about finding new ways to express ourselves.