Chez Sphinx 1973

Abdul Mati Klarwein made this painting, Chez Sphinx, with oils, and it’s like peering into another realm where the subconscious bubbles to the surface. The colors are rich, almost psychedelic, and the paint application is so smooth it’s like a dream. I’m drawn to the way Klarwein balances the surreal with the familiar. Look at the glowing doorway, with its flickering flames and script. It feels like an entry point, a transition between worlds. And the sphinx head looming above, with its all-knowing gaze, seems to hold the keys to some deeper understanding. The way Klarwein layers these images, blending them into a cohesive whole, reminds me of Max Ernst. This isn't just a painting; it's an invitation to explore the mysteries within ourselves and the universe, with the understanding that ambiguity and multiplicity can coexist.