Landscape 1918

Janos Mattis-Teutsch made this painting, titled "Landscape," with bright colors that seem to dance across the surface. I imagine him, brush in hand, layering strokes of yellow, green, blue, red, and lavender, building up this vibrant scene one mark at a time. What was he thinking, I wonder, as he worked? Maybe he was recalling a real place, or perhaps it's a landscape from his imagination—a dreamy, sunny world. The colors feel so optimistic. The paint looks juicy, almost like oil pastels. Look at the way the strokes curve and swirl, guiding your eye around the canvas. See that one long yellow stroke? It’s like a beam of sunlight, drawing everything together. Mattis-Teutsch’s work makes me think of other artists who embraced color and emotion like Kandinsky. We artists are always looking at each other, borrowing ideas, and pushing boundaries. Ultimately, this painting feels like a burst of energy and a reminder that art is a conversation—a way of seeing and feeling the world.