Orange is Day 1979

Emerson Woelffer made this small collage with paper and glue probably in his studio. It’s got these torn shapes, almost floating against a blue sky. You know, making collages is about more than just sticking stuff together; it’s like having a conversation with yourself. Woelffer probably looked at these scraps of paper, turning them around, figuring out what they could be, pushing things around until they felt just right. The orange shape at the top is so alive, almost like it’s dancing. And then there’s that little red square, hanging in the air like a tiny, intense thought. The ground feels kind of earthy, which balances everything out, and it's all arranged so carefully. It reminds me of Miro, or maybe Matisse’s cut-outs. Artists are always in conversation with each other, picking up ideas and running with them. Making art is all about embracing uncertainty. You don’t always know where you’re going to end up, but that’s what makes it exciting, right?