Composition 1924

Janos Mattis-Teutsch created this pastel Composition, and its beauty lies in the immediacy of the medium. You see, pastels aren't like oil paints, they don't need to dry. The artist can blend and layer colors rapidly, building up a surface with a unique, velvety texture. If you look closely, you'll notice the way Mattis-Teutsch uses short, hatched strokes. These marks give the composition a sense of vibrancy and movement. The pastel's powdery quality also lends itself well to the soft, dreamlike quality of the image. There's no harshness here, just a gentle play of color and form. Pastels have a long history, favored by artists for their portability and directness. But they're often seen as less serious than oil painting. Mattis-Teutsch proves that pastels can be just as expressive, just as capable of conveying deep emotion. By embracing this humble material, he opens up a world of possibility, reminding us that art can be found in the most unexpected places.