April 1969

Allan D'Arcangelo made this print, "April," in 1969, and right away, I'm drawn to the cool serenity of it. The flat planes of black, white, and pale blue create a super clean, almost architectural space. Look at how the black and white zigzags play against each other. They're not just decorative; they carve out a form, maybe even a figure, with real presence. It reminds me a bit of some of the Constructivists, like El Lissitzky, who were also interested in using geometry to create dynamic, abstract compositions. But D'Arcangelo has a Pop sensibility that sets him apart. It's like he's taken the sleekness of modern design and given it a bit of a psychedelic twist. And that pale blue? It's the color of optimism, of a sky that stretches on forever. It's a reminder that art doesn't always have to shout to be heard. Sometimes, the quietest voices can be the most resonant.