Verwandlung 1920

This small etching, Verwandlung, was made by Johannes Molzahn. It’s this crazy little world of lines, shapes, and textures, all dancing together on a metal plate. I love how the lines create so much depth, even though it’s just a flat surface. It's like he’s scratching away at the world, revealing the hidden structures beneath. The way he uses hatching and cross-hatching gives the whole thing a real tactile quality. If you look closely, there's this cluster of shapes near the center – a triangle and some squiggles – that almost looks like it's trying to break free from the grid. It reminds me of Klee, especially the way he mixes abstraction with these playful, almost childlike forms. Ultimately, Molzahn reminds us that art is always an ongoing conversation. Each artist builds upon the ideas of those who came before, adding their own voice to the mix. It's never about having the "right" answer, but about embracing the questions and possibilities that art can open up.