1907 

Constantin Piliuta’s painting, titled 1907, presents a man playing a piano in a room of disarray through crude lines and contrasting colours. This work is an exploration of form and meaning, rather than a replication of reality. The scene is dominated by blocks of colour, where the man with his yellow skin stands out against the vivid blues of the wall and rug. These colour contrasts create a sense of unease, compounded by the artist's deliberate use of rough, uneven lines. Note the odd inclusion of an axe atop the piano. Here, the artist seems to destabilize traditional notions of harmony and order. This discordant visual language disrupts conventional perspectives and invites us to question fixed interpretations. Piliuta does not offer easy answers, but rather, through his unique formal approach, creates a space for ongoing dialogue between the artwork and its viewer, urging us to reconsider our own perspectives.