Faces 1905

Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis made this painting, Faces, with a hazy blend of colors that really invites you in. It’s like he’s not just painting what he sees, but how it feels. Look closely, and you’ll notice the surface isn't smooth. There's a real texture, almost like he's built up layers of feeling with each stroke. The way the colors bleed into each other, especially around the edges of that central form, gives it a dreamlike quality. It's soft but the strokes are clear, intentional. See how the red deepens towards the bottom? It gives the sense of a heavy gravity. The whole thing reminds me a bit of Odilon Redon, with that same mysterious, symbolic vibe. It’s this ongoing conversation between artists, reaching across time, each adding their own voice to the mix. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what you see, because art is all about keeping the conversation alive.