Halme 1940

Paul Klee made "Halme" with oil on paper, and even though we don't know the exact date, the fresh feeling of experimentation suggests it was probably a moment of pure artistic exploration. The black marks, laid down with simple brushstrokes, play with a soft ground of green and tan. What I find interesting is that the paint isn't overworked. You can see the texture of the paper underneath, adding to that sense of immediacy. Klee wasn't trying to hide the process; instead, he embraced it, revealing the raw physicality of the medium. Look at how a simple stroke can turn into a form, like the squiggly lines at the bottom—they remind me of letters in an alphabet. It makes me think of Joan Miró and his playful approach to signs and symbols. Both artists invite us into a world where meaning is fluid and open to interpretation, where art isn't about answers but about asking questions.