Aldeia Russa 1918

Lasar Segall made *Aldeia Russa* with paint, and what's really striking is how he's put everything together in these bold, geometric shapes. It's like he's showing us how he sees the world, piece by piece. Up close, you can feel the paint doing its thing; it’s not trying to hide itself. Look at the way the blue sky meets the white buildings – Segall isn't afraid to let the colors bump right up against each other. There’s a tension there, a kind of visual buzz. Notice the sharp edges, especially around the figures, they're not soft or blended; they define the space and give everything a solid, almost sculptural feel. Segall reminds me a bit of Picasso, especially in the way he breaks down forms and puts them back together in unexpected ways. Both artists invite us to see the world not as it is, but as it could be, pushing us to question our perceptions.