The Sky Was Yellow 1956

Enrico Baj made "The Sky Was Yellow" using a printmaking process with ink, creating a world that feels both playful and a little unsettling. It’s like he started with an idea, then let the materials take over. The texture here is all in the details: splatters and drips of black ink contrasting with a sunny yellow sky. It is so thin it’s almost transparent! Look at the figures; they're loose and gestural, like quick sketches. I’m drawn to the little monster in the center, all jagged teeth and wild hair—a burst of raw energy. You can almost feel the scratchy quality of the ink on the paper. This reminds me a bit of Joan Miró’s whimsical, dreamlike landscapes. Baj, like Miró, creates a space where the imagination can run wild. It's a reminder that art doesn't always have to make sense; it just has to make you feel something.