Untitled 

Georg Pauli's 'Untitled' draws us into a world rendered with soft, watercolor washes, where the interplay of light and form takes precedence over strict representation. Dominant greens and blues evoke a lush landscape, likely observed 'en plein air'. Yet, it is not a mere transcription of nature. Pauli subtly manipulates our perception of depth. The foreground, with its tactile rendering of foliage, contrasts with the more diffuse background. Pauli's brushstrokes function almost as a semiotic code; they define shape and volume. The materiality of the paint itself becomes part of the message. Areas of thin, transparent color create a sense of atmospheric depth, while thicker applications suggest the solidity of the trees. The composition is carefully structured, leading the eye from the darker depths of the foreground up to the lighter, more open space above. The artwork invites contemplation on the nature of seeing, reminding us that art is not just about what is depicted, but how it is depicted.