Composition with Circles 

Marcelle Cahn created this ‘Composition with Circles’ using paper and glue, seemingly simple materials made profound through careful arrangement. Look closely, and you'll see Cahn assembled a constellation of colorful paper circles, each one a discrete form yet contributing to the overall balance. The inherent qualities of the paper, its texture and weight, play a crucial role. The circles aren't just shapes; they're tangible objects, carefully cut and positioned. The processes involved in the creation of this artwork have imbued it with cultural significance, since the composition is an exploration of form and color, reminiscent of early 20th-century abstract art. Cahn took ordinary materials and transformed them into something extraordinary, blurring the lines between craft and fine art. It makes you wonder about the amount of work, and the conscious effort, that went into producing it. Understanding Cahn's approach is really about recognizing the importance of materials and the act of making in unlocking the artwork's deeper meaning.