Untitled 1955

This Untitled piece by Rene Duvillier uses a bold palette and simple marks, reflecting an artmaking process that’s all about instinct. I’m really drawn to the way Duvillier has used layers of colour to create depth. See how the red isn't just one flat tone? It shifts, darkens, and lightens, creating a sense of movement. The paint looks almost translucent in places, giving it a watercolour-like quality, while the black areas anchor the composition. Take a look at the top right, the way the red mark bleeds slightly, and the black mark sits above the red, it reminds you that this is a physical process. It makes me think of Joan Miró, there's a similar playfulness with form. Art, for me, is about this kind of dialogue, how artists speak to each other across time, challenging and inspiring. It's not about answers but about endless possibilities, Duvillier invites us to dream!