Composition abstraite 1951

Alexandre Istrati’s abstract composition pulsates with warmth, built from a mosaic of fiery reds and oranges. Here, the grid-like structure, a symbol of order and control since ancient Roman city planning, confronts the raw, primal power of color. Consider the color red. In antiquity, it represented vitality, passion, and even divine blood. Yet, across cultures, it carries conflicting connotations, from good fortune in China to danger in Western societies. This inherent duality speaks to a deeper tension within us all, a subconscious struggle between instinct and intellect. The arrangement in geometric forms echoes patterns found in Byzantine mosaics and even early Christian art. Yet, abstracted, they tap into something more primordial—a basic human impulse to find structure and meaning within chaos. This echoes our ancestors' efforts to chart the stars, seeking understanding in the vastness of the cosmos. Like an ancient flame rekindled, these colors continue to ignite our imagination, reminding us of art’s ability to stir the subconscious. The cyclical nature of symbols and their emotional impact endures through generations.