untitled 1965

Jimmy Ernst's untitled artwork is a real color party made with oil on canvas. There’s something so appealing about the push and pull of those bright oranges, blues, and greens, all tangled up with that web of white lines. Looking closer, you can see how the paint is laid down in these distinct blocks, with some areas blended smoothly and others left with a bit more texture. Those thin white lines seem to dance on the surface, weaving in and out of the color fields, creating a sense of depth. See how some of the lines are thicker than others? That variation gives the whole thing a lively, hand-made feel. It’s a bit like looking at a cityscape through a tangle of telephone wires. The playfulness here reminds me a bit of Paul Klee, in the way that he uses color and line to create these little worlds that are both abstract and strangely familiar. Ultimately, art is about the ongoing conversation, isn't it?