Table world 1984

Christian Attersee made this painting, Table World, with a real sense of gusto, like he was wrestling with the paint! The colors are bold, and he's not shy about slapping them down, kind of thick and juicy, and you can practically feel the energy of his brushstrokes. There's a playful spirit in the way he lets the colors mix and mingle, creating these weird, dreamlike forms. I love how he uses these dollops of blue to suggest eyes. The surface is alive, and it's like the whole thing is breathing. This painting reminds me a bit of early work by Picabia, someone who wasn't afraid to be a little bit silly and a whole lot experimental. Ultimately, it's a reminder that art doesn't always have to make perfect sense. Sometimes, it's more fun to just dive in and see where it takes you.