TREE 1941

Alexander Calder made this sculpture, Tree, with painted metal, creating both a sense of weight and of playful movement. Calder wasn’t interested in depicting trees realistically, but rather in capturing their essence through abstraction. The black metal base of the sculpture has a solid, grounded feel. Its surface is smooth, almost velvety, giving it a tactile quality. Then, sprouting from this sturdy base, the delicate mobile dances above, with floating shapes in primary colors. Look at how the shapes catch the light, casting shadows that move and shift with every breeze. This contrast is everything – heavy and light, static and dynamic, a serious base, and playful choreography. Like Miró, Calder’s work embraces spontaneity and chance. They both show us that art isn't about perfection but about the joy of exploration and the beauty of the unexpected.