Sunset 1908

Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis created this sunset scene using thin layers of paint, almost like watercolor. This kind of process is all about letting the materials do their thing, embracing the accidents that happen when pigment meets surface. The ochre and brown hues give the whole scene a feeling of warmth, like looking at the world through sepia-tinted glasses. The paint is so thin, it's like Ciurlionis was trying to capture the very essence of light. Look at how the sun reflects on the water – those shimmering lines are almost like musical notes. And the birds! They’re not just flying; they're dancing across the canvas. Ciurlionis reminds me a bit of Hilma af Klint, another artist who was deeply interested in the spiritual dimensions of art. Both of them invite us to see beyond the surface, to find meaning in the interplay of color, form, and feeling. It’s all about possibilities, not fixed answers.