Winter (Study) 1966

Constantin Flondor made this 'Winter (Study)' with what looks like pastel or crayon, layering colours on top of each other to create a sense of depth and texture. I can almost see the artist at work here, standing back from the canvas, squinting, and then diving in to make another mark. What was he thinking as he layered those strokes of lavender, gray, and white? Did he feel the chill of winter in his bones? I wonder if he was trying to capture not just the look of winter, but the feeling of it too. The surface feels almost like a field of energy, with lines vibrating and shifting, kind of like Agnes Martin meets Philip Guston! I love how he uses those pops of red to create a sense of tension and contrast. It's like a little jolt of electricity running through the composition. This piece is more than just a study of winter. It's a testament to the ongoing conversation between artists across time. It shows how each generation builds on the ideas and techniques of those who came before, creating something new and unique in the process.