Composition 1920

Here's a painting by Janos Mattis-Teutsch, who lived from 1884 to 1960; the title is simply, "Composition," and what strikes me is its commitment to process, which is visible in the brushwork and the layering of color. Up close, you can see how Mattis-Teutsch applied paint in these distinct, almost rhythmic strokes. The colors are intense: yellows, reds, blues, and whites, curving and swirling around each other. There's this dark blue line that snakes through the center, anchoring the composition and giving it a kind of gravity. I like how the edges of each color bleed softly into the next, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. Looking at the way the colors vibrate against each other, I'm reminded of Kandinsky, who was also exploring the relationship between color and emotion at this time. Ultimately, this painting feels like an invitation to get lost in the act of seeing, a reminder that art is as much about the journey as it is about the destination.