La tribu erre 1957

Corneille made "La tribu erre" with paint, layering marks, and colors in a way that feels intuitive and process-driven. Looking closely, you can see how the texture plays a big role. The paint isn't smoothed out; it's kind of chunky in places, thick in others. It feels like he was really working the material. There's this spot, near what looks like the center of the canvas, where the black lines get so dense they almost vibrate. They are laid over small blocks of strong colors. This creates a sense of movement and maybe even a little chaos, but the muted background keeps everything grounded. It reminds me a little of Karel Appel, another artist who wasn’t afraid to get messy and expressive with paint. Both artists seem to use the act of painting itself as a way to figure things out. Ultimately, art is about keeping the conversation going. It’s not about having all the answers, but about asking interesting questions along the way.