Energien im Blau 1949

Max Bill created "Energien im Blau" using oil on canvas. At first glance, the composition appears deceptively simple: fields of blue, punctuated by curved lines and circular motifs, immediately recalling the aquatic world and its unseen currents. These shapes are more than mere decoration. Consider the curve, found across cultures as a symbol of cyclical time and renewal. From the serpent in ancient mythologies to the ouroboros, this motif embodies the continuous flow of energy. Note how Bill's lines arch and bend, hinting at invisible forces and a sense of dynamism. The circles, often seen as symbols of totality and cosmic unity, appear here as diffused points of energy. This recalls the alchemical and astrological traditions where circles are not only protective symbols, but also representations of transformation. These symbols aren't static, but constantly resurface, evolving to reflect our deepest, often subconscious, understanding of life's energies.