Wall Paper c. 1937

Karl Joubert made this wallpaper design with paint on paper. You can almost imagine him there, carefully placing each little polka dot on the grey background. I wonder what Joubert was thinking about as he painted each of those bouquets? The green leaves are almost like a little explosion of energy, and then the white daisies are so pure and calm. Thinking about texture, you can imagine the smooth paper and the slight build-up of the paint where he layered the colours. It's not thick and gloopy, but it is there - you can feel it, right? Maybe these simple colours and forms made him think of the countryside where he grew up. Or maybe it was a gift for someone he loved? Either way, it's like a little poem about nature, and how we see it and interpret it. I love how artists are in constant dialogue with each other, remixing ideas and making something new.