For Pasadena 1969

Joan Miró made this lithograph, 'For Pasadena', with ink and crayon, and what strikes me right away is how the process feels so present. You can see the layering, the splatters, the way the crayon resists the ink. There’s a real sense of play in how Miró handles the materials. The texture is flat, smooth but the colours give it such a sense of depth. The black lines feel both spontaneous and deliberate, like a dance between control and chance. Look at that big, black looping stroke right in the center. It's almost a signature gesture. It holds the whole composition together, but it also lets the other elements breathe. In some ways, it reminds me of the work of Kandinsky, another artist who was interested in the spiritual in art, especially how they use colour. It's like these artists are having a conversation across time, exploring the endless possibilities of form and colour. Ultimately, 'For Pasadena' reminds me that art is an ongoing process of discovery, where meaning emerges through experimentation and intuition.