Area of a pentagon in space with plain circumference 1977

Max Bill made this sculpture, “Area of a pentagon in space with plain circumference,” and he was into making art from simple geometric forms. I love the color and how the light bounces off the metallic surface. It’s all about the dance between shape and shine. The material looks like it could be metal, maybe brass or polished steel? The surface is so reflective, it almost disappears, like a mirage. The way the light bends and twists around the curves makes me think about how shapes can trick you. There’s this one spot where the planes meet, creating a sharp, dark line that really emphasizes the volume of the sculpture. It's like a secret peek into the inner workings of the piece. Bill’s style reminds me a little bit of Josef Albers, with the interest in pure form, but there’s also a playfulness to it, that really transcends simple geometry. Art isn’t about answers, it’s about keeping the conversation going, you know?