Untitled 

This abstract painting was created by Adrien Dax, a French surrealist artist who lived through both World Wars, using the technique of decalcomania. Dax, a known spiritualist, imbues this work with an aura of the subconscious, drawing on a technique that mirrored the surrealist fascination with the accidental and the irrational. Decalcomania, popularized within surrealist circles, involves pressing paint between two surfaces, creating unpredictable textures and forms. Consider how the fluid interaction of color evokes a sense of fluidity and ambiguity, characteristic of surrealist art. Dax’s work is a departure from traditional representation, instead diving into the depths of inner experience. In an era marked by social upheaval and existential questioning, Dax uses the art making process to channel the intangible and explore the multifaceted layers of the psyche. This piece invites you to reflect on the interplay between control and chance, the seen and unseen.