Klänge Pl.15 1913

Klänge Pl.15 is a print by Wassily Kandinsky, it’s a swirl of color and gesture, more like a feeling than a picture. You can almost hear the music, right? The texture here is key – you can see the grain of the woodcut, a reminder of the artist's hand. This materiality is so important! It's like the art is showing you how it was made, the labor involved, the joy of process. The black lines dance and weave, pulling your eye around the piece. I love the way the red and blue interact, creating these moments of unexpected violet. Look at the upper right corner, these zigzags have a life of their own. For me, that part of the piece becomes the key to the entire piece! It's like a little world within a world. Kandinsky reminds me a bit of Joan Miró, both exploring a language of signs and symbols, yet always open to new interpretations. Because, what is art if not a space for endless conversation?