Untitled (Automatic Drawing) 1950

This ink drawing was made by Wolfgang Paalen at some point in his life. I imagine him sitting, maybe in a cafe or his studio, letting his hand move freely across the paper, guided by his subconscious. The bold, black lines create a sense of spontaneity, like a dance of the pen. There's a real sense of immediacy – the ink soaking into the page, capturing a fleeting moment of inspiration. I wonder if he had a specific image in mind, or if he was simply exploring the possibilities of line and form, but I think he's just letting it flow. The texture of the paper seems almost soft, contrasting with the sharpness of the ink. It reminds me that art is an exchange of ideas, inspiring one another's creativity across time. It's an embodied expression, like our conversation. It embraces ambiguity, allowing for multiple meanings.