Planet Mars before 5 billion years 2016

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this small watercolor and ink work, titled 'Planet Mars before 5 billion years,' on paper. The light washes of blue and violet create a sense of atmosphere, punctuated by black ink marks and small red accents. I can imagine Krupa at his desk, letting the water move across the page, almost like a science experiment—a little bit of this, a little bit of that. The ink lines feel playful, mapping out constellations, maybe? Or the paths of asteroids? And then there are these tiny, bright red dots – little sparks of energy that might represent volcanic activity or the possibility of life. It reminds me of Joan Miró's whimsical, almost childlike imagery. Both artists invite us to see the world with fresh eyes, to find wonder in the simplest forms and colors. Ultimately, a painting like this is an invitation to dream, to imagine the possibilities, and to embrace the unknown.