Stars and Disasters (Astres et Désastres) 1969

"Stars and Disasters" by Pierre Alechinsky is made up of gestural marks and a color palette that vibrates like a cosmic whirlpool, and the act of creating this image seems like an expedition into the artist’s mind. I imagine Alechinsky, brush in hand, diving deep into a stream of consciousness, as the painting shifts and takes shape through intuition, chance and, of course, the medium itself. Look at the texture! The blue, green, yellow, and red concentric circles vibrate with energy, each stroke a record of the artist’s physical engagement with the surface. I can see echoes of other artists like Miro and Jorn here, but Alechinsky brings his own flavor into the mix, with a sense of play. Each painting is a record of a unique creative journey, echoing a conversation between artists across time, inspiring new possibilities and perspectives. Painting as a form of expression embraces ambiguity and uncertainty, allowing for multiple interpretations.