The Luncheon on the Grass 1962

Picasso made this oil on canvas called ‘The Luncheon on the Grass’ and what hits you first is the way the shapes are broken up and put back together, it’s like he’s showing you all angles at once. The colors are really popping – reds, yellows, blacks – making the whole thing feel alive and kind of urgent. Look at how he uses line. It's not about being neat or realistic, but about grabbing your attention. The paint looks smooth, but you can tell he wasn’t trying to hide the brushstrokes. He’s letting you in on the process, showing you how he builds up the image bit by bit. The way the bodies are formed with these sharp, angular shapes almost feels like a puzzle. It makes me think of Matisse, who also wasn’t afraid to play with shapes and colors, or maybe even Leger. It’s like they’re all in conversation, pushing the boundaries of what painting can do.