Mother and Child 1927

Victor Palmov's "Mother and Child" is a painting where the strokes feel intuitive, the colors raw, like they're pulled straight from the earth. It’s about process, about how the artist sees and feels, not just what's depicted. There’s this earthy palette, siennas and greens, laid on thick, creating a tangible surface. You can almost feel the weight of the paint, the way Palmov wrestled with the medium. Look closely at the mother’s face, the way the light catches the ridges and valleys of the paint. It’s not about perfect representation but about the act of painting itself. This reminds me a bit of Paula Modersohn-Becker, who also sought a similar truth in the everyday, an honesty that transcends mere likeness. Palmov reminds us that art isn't about answers, it's about asking questions, about seeing the world anew each time we pick up a brush.