Tranche courants 1971

"Tranche courants" by Jean Messagier, showcases a captivating array of shapes and flowing lines. The dominant use of crimson evokes the rich symbolism of blood, passion, and vitality. These intertwining forms, reminiscent of floral or organic structures, draw to mind similar motifs found across various cultures and eras, from ancient fertility symbols to Renaissance botanical studies. The image recalls the looping vines of Dionysian imagery—symbols of ecstatic liberation. Yet, in Messagier’s hands, these familiar shapes transform into something altogether more modern. This abstraction hints at the subconscious, blurring the lines between representation and emotion, engaging us on a deeply primal level. The pulsating energy conveyed through the brushstrokes echoes the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth—a theme as old as humanity itself. The symbol’s non-linear progression resurfaces, evolves, and assumes new meanings in different historical contexts, engaging us in a timeless dance of memory and emotion.