Color Dynamics 1914

Aleksandra Ekster made this painting, ‘Color Dynamics’, and its title really sets the stage, doesn't it? Look at how she lets the paint dance, each stroke so present. It’s not just about copying something; it’s about the making itself. I love how the surface is built up, layer upon layer. You can almost feel the energy of her hand as she worked. There’s this one spot, near the bottom, where the oranges and blacks collide, and it's like the whole painting hinges on that point. It’s both chaotic and completely controlled. The texture isn’t hidden; it’s celebrated. The color palette, bold and unafraid, reminds me a little of Leger, that interest in geometry and dynamism. Art’s an ongoing conversation, right? Ekster, with her energetic brushwork, she’s part of that chat, always leaving room for us to jump in with our own ideas.