SOUTHERN CROSS 1963

"Southern Cross" by Alexander Calder dances with air and light, made from painted metal. It's all about balance, a game of weights and measures, and you can see the playful experimentation in every element. The orange base feels like a quirky, spindly figure, grounding the piece. Look closely at how the shapes connect. Each form seems cut from a different feeling. Those black leaf-like shapes suspended above? They're like thoughts floating, shifting with the breeze. The way they move creates endless compositions, a constantly evolving drawing in space. Calder reminds me a bit of Miró, both masters of whimsical abstraction, turning serious art into joyful play. It's a reminder that art doesn't always have to be so serious, that it can be light, airy, and ever-changing.