Composition (Red Forms) 

Lajos Kassak’s 'Composition (Red Forms)' presents us with a bold interplay of geometric shapes, dominated by the potent color red. These are forms stripped bare, echoing a quest for the fundamental elements of visual expression. Consider the circle: universally, it represents wholeness, continuity, and eternity. Across cultures, from ancient sun worship to Renaissance depictions of divine halos, the circle’s symbolism endures. Yet, here, it is fragmented by a stark plaid pattern. The square-like shape adorned with tartan evokes notions of order and structure, reminiscent of Mondrian's grids, while the intense red ignites raw emotion. The composition, in its dynamic arrangement, mirrors life's chaotic yet structured dance. This piece speaks to the subconscious, pulling on primal instincts of color and form. We are reminded that these symbols are not static; they are continually reinvented. Like a snake eating its own tail, this composition’s message cycles through time, resurfacing in new guises, carrying echoes of our shared past.