Lithographie ‘Blau’ 1922

Kandinsky made this lithograph, ‘Blau’, with ink on paper. It's like looking at a musical score, isn't it? A set of instructions, perhaps, for an unheard symphony. The color is minimal but strategic – blacks, blues, and a warm, fleshy pink dance together on the page. See how the lines, some bold and definite, others whisper-thin, create a sense of movement and depth. The overall effect is like looking at a dreamscape, abstract and evocative. Look at that circle at the top; it’s weighty like a planet. Kandinsky had a theory about art relating to music, he thought color and line could evoke sounds and emotions, just like melodies and harmonies. Thinking about other artists, it reminds me of Paul Klee, with his playful geometries and color experiments. Both artists invite us to embrace the unknown, to trust our instincts, and to find beauty in the unexpected.