Untitled 1973

This striking geometric abstraction by Max Bill features strong blocks of blue, yellow, red, and black, carefully arranged. I can imagine Bill, a Swiss artist and designer, working with precision, maybe using tape to achieve those sharp, clean lines. I wonder, what was he thinking as he placed each color? The way the triangles intersect creates such a dynamic interplay. There is a sense of movement but also of perfect balance. What is he trying to balance? Perhaps an inner turmoil? I bet the experience of making this was all about the feeling of finding equilibrium. This work is related to the Bauhaus tradition and other constructivist painters who were interested in the reduction of form. The legacy of their movement is something many painters still learn from today! We're all in conversation with each other, riffing off ideas, and keeping the creative spirit alive.