RED HORSE AND GREEN SULKY 1926

Alexander Calder made this sculpture, RED HORSE AND GREEN SULKY, with wire and painted wood. I love how playful it is! Imagine Calder bending and twisting that wire, coaxing it into the shape of a horse. It's like a line drawing in space, so immediate and lively. The red body and dangling legs give it a quirky, almost comical feel, don't they? And then that green sulky trailing behind adds another layer of playful movement. I bet Calder was thinking about simple, direct ways of capturing form and motion, just like a child playing with toys. It's not about realism; it's about capturing the essence of a horse and sulky in the most stripped-down, joyful way possible. Calder, Picasso, Miro – they’re all part of this conversation, pushing the boundaries, and inspiring us to see the world with fresh eyes. This piece is not precious, it’s about the act of creating and how that creative act expresses joy.