Vocabulaire II 

Pierre Alechinsky created “Vocabulaire II,” a print showcasing his distinctive approach to symbolic language. Born in Belgium in 1927, Alechinsky was influenced by the CoBrA group and their emphasis on spontaneity and experimentation. Consider the cultural landscape of postwar Europe, with its search for new forms of expression. The blue ink becomes a canvas for a vocabulary that is both personal and universal. The symbols resist straightforward interpretation and invite us to engage with the imagery on an intuitive level. The grid-like structure resembles a page from a notebook, each panel holds a world of visual ideas, and the use of symbols encourages you to create your own narrative. Think about the potential for art to communicate beyond words, tapping into the subconscious and sparking new understandings.