Blue Vein 1957

Edmond Casarella created this print, "Blue Vein," in 1959. Here, we see an array of shapes and colors, with an emphasis on vertical forms that might evoke a cityscape or perhaps abstract figures. Consider the circle, appearing in various guises throughout the composition. This ancient symbol, representing totality, the self, and even the divine, echoes through time. Think of mandalas, ancient sun disks, and even halos in religious art. The circle's presence here is a constant, a reminder of wholeness amidst the fragmentation of modern life. The emotional resonance of this piece lies in its balance between chaos and order. The dynamic arrangement, with its contrasting colors, evokes a sense of tension and release, engaging our subconscious with the eternal dance of creation and destruction. It’s the heartbeat of the world, echoed across millennia.