Untitled c. 1913 - 1915

This 'Untitled' drawing was made by Rudolf Bauer, most likely with ink on paper. It's like he’s built a whole world from a collection of shapes. You know, artmaking can be like that, a process of assembling things into something new. Look at how the shapes are layered, the way the lines create different textures. Some areas are densely hatched, others are left almost bare. The marks are physical, direct; you can sense the artist’s hand moving across the page. Notice the top right corner, that triangle that seems to be shaded in with quick strokes, it gives the piece a sense of depth, but also adds to the overall dynamism. There's something about this drawing that reminds me of other artists interested in geometric abstraction, like Kandinsky, who was also exploring the spiritual in art through abstract forms. It's a reminder that art is always in conversation, building on what came before, always open to interpretation.