Formula of suprematism 

Kazimir Malevich made this pencil drawing, Formula of Suprematism, in 1919 and 1923. It's a meditation on the possibilities of pure geometric forms. Malevich was part of the Russian avant-garde, and his Suprematist art aimed to transcend the material world, seeking a spiritual and utopian dimension. Malevich once said that art should "free itself from the ballast of the objective world." Here, overlapping and intersecting geometric shapes float against a neutral background, challenging traditional notions of representation. The starkness of the forms and their arrangement evoke a sense of detachment. The intimate scale and the texture of the pencil on paper, invite a closer, more personal engagement. The composition and the limited palette create a visual language, inviting us to contemplate the relationship between form, space, and emotion. It reflects the revolutionary spirit of the early 20th century. It’s also an intensely private and emotional rendering of the modern world.