Composition 

Cesar Domela created this artwork, titled "Composition," using mixed media elements which are assembled on a textured red ground. Domela was a Dutch artist whose career trajectory traces the shifting currents of European modernism in the early 20th century. Initially influenced by the geometric abstraction of Mondrian’s Neo-Plasticism, Domela would later incorporate a broader range of materials and textures into his work. His work began to reflect the influence of Constructivism and Dadaism, where the exploration of space, form, and material took center stage. This piece, with its interplay of geometric shapes and varied textures, reflects Domela's synthesis of those movements. The arrangement of shapes encourages you to consider the relationships between these forms, while the red background gives the piece warmth. The artist challenges traditional notions of representation, inviting us to engage with the work on a purely formal level. The work creates an emotional and personal experience of harmony within abstraction.