Rausch 1939

Paul Klee made this painting, Rausch, with oils, using a palette that feels both earthy and otherworldly. I imagine Klee juggling a sense of humor with a deep dive into the subconscious; the painting feels like a playground of symbols, a bit like doodling in the margins of a dream journal. Look at how he’s laid down that red – not quite shouting, but definitely making its presence known. It's almost as if he was inviting shapes and forms to dance together. He’s simplifying, reducing things down to their essence, but without losing any of their mystery. It reminds me a little of Miró, but with a Klee twist: a kinder, gentler surrealism. It’s a reminder that painting can be a kind of translation – taking what’s inside and making it visible, like turning thoughts into colors. And that sun! It's like a little beacon of hope, peeking out from behind the shapes. Artists like Klee show us that painting is all about finding new ways to see, to feel, and to connect.