ELEPHANT PUZZLE 1927

This is Alexander Calder’s *Elephant Puzzle*, crafted from painted wood. It's green, like a toy from a parallel universe, and you can almost feel the artist’s hand assembling the pieces, working with the material as if solving a riddle. Calder must have enjoyed the challenge of bringing together form and function. It feels light and airy, a touch of whimsy, like how children imagine animals. Think of it as a three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle, an invitation to play and explore. Maybe Calder wanted to get back to the basics, like drawing in space? I see a connection to folk art and the playfulness you also find in Klee. It shows you art can be serious, and still fun. What a concept!