La Jalouse 1981

This print, La Jalouse, by Joan Miró, probably started with a mark, and then another mark. The black lines feel so alive, like they are constantly in motion, dancing across the surface. You can almost see Miró’s hand moving, scratching, and scribbling. I can imagine him stepping back, squinting, maybe tilting his head, trying to figure out what the image needs. The red circle is like an eye staring back at you, daring you to make sense of it all. Then there are the little dots of color—pink, green, orange—like confetti thrown into the mix. It reminds me that painting isn’t just about making something that looks good; it’s about creating a space for seeing, thinking, and feeling. Looking at this print, I think about other artists, like Paul Klee and his playful approach to abstraction. There's a conversation happening across time, with artists building on each other's ideas, inspiring each other to push the boundaries of what painting can be.