Z VII 1926

László Moholy-Nagy made "Z VII" with oil paint, a medium that can be so generous and forgiving. He’s playing with form here, the way shapes can overlap and create new realities, which to me, is what painting is all about. Look at how the shapes interact. There’s this beautiful, hazy circle that sits behind crisp, geometric forms. It’s like he’s layering different dimensions, contrasting soft and hard edges to create depth and movement. The red is so vibrant, almost pulsating against the quieter tones, and gives the work a heartbeat, a center. There are so many different colours and tones here, but the whole image is united by that yellow background. Moholy-Nagy's work reminds me of Hilma af Klint, in that he’s not just painting what he sees but trying to visualize something beyond, trying to get a glimpse of the inner workings of the universe. For me, art is about exploring the unknown, even when using the simplest forms.