Composition 

Janos Mattis-Teutsch made this abstract composition with oil paint sometime in the early 20th century. His practice intersected spiritualism and expressionism, seeking to express inner emotional and spiritual states through color and form. Living through the tumultuous years of World War I and its aftermath, Mattis-Teutsch, who was of Hungarian-German-Romanian heritage, experienced the fracturing of empires and the rise of new national identities. His art reflects a search for harmony beyond these earthly conflicts. Look at how the colors blend and clash. The dynamic composition avoids traditional representation to create a visual language for emotions. The convergence of vibrant colors and abstract shapes reflects a desire to express universal human feelings that transcend cultural boundaries. Mattis-Teutsch once said that art should be a bridge between people, fostering understanding and empathy. "Composition" is a testament to the power of art to connect us to ourselves and to others, stirring a sense of shared humanity.