Arrangement with Violet Minor 1941

Edward Landon made this image called 'Arrangement with Violet Minor' with graphic lines that feel like they're dancing across the page, weaving in front of blocks of color. I imagine Landon in his studio, carefully plotting those lines, maybe inspired by music or the city. Those violet, pink and blue shapes feel very architectural, almost like skyscrapers fading into the background. And then, BAM, those thick black lines coming in, disrupting the view. Look at the way they curve and intersect, creating this sense of depth and movement. There’s something about the flatness of the colors and the bold lines that reminds me of Stuart Davis, but Landon brings his own unique touch to it. It's like he's inviting us into his own personal world, a world filled with shapes, colors, and a whole lot of energy. All painters, like Landon, are in conversation with one another across time. He took what came before him and then made something completely new. It's a constant exchange, inspiring each other to see the world in fresh and exciting ways.