Little Houses by the Forest 1940 - 1944

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan made this painting, Little Houses by the Forest, with what looks like oil paint, although the date is unknown. The marks are so juicy, like soft little brushstrokes of leafy greens and browns, punctuated by dabs of yellow, red, and blue, all swirling together. Look closely, and you can almost feel the paint's thickness, the way the colors blend and separate at the same time. The brushstrokes themselves seem to build up this whole scene, creating a world that feels both tangible and dreamlike. The physical act of painting is so present, so honest, it's like Weisz-Kubínčan is inviting us into his own process of seeing and feeling. This reminds me of Van Gogh's expressive brushwork, but with a kind of quiet intimacy. It’s that sense of touch, that physical connection, that makes this piece so alive. Art's like a conversation, and Weisz-Kubínčan is really whispering something lovely here.