ent-wickelnd 1949

Leo Leuppi made this collage, ‘ent-wickelnd’, out of paper in 1949. It's got this lovely muted palette, almost like a faded memory. I imagine Leuppi carefully tearing each shape, letting the imperfections of the tear become part of the composition. The white squiggles feel like a dance—a playful, looping gesture frozen in time. You know, it reminds me of how sometimes the simplest shapes can feel so full of energy, so alive! I wonder what Leuppi was thinking about as he arranged these forms. Was he trying to find some sense of balance, or was he more interested in creating a little visual tension? It definitely chimes with the work of other artists exploring abstraction at the time. I think of Schwitters and his collages… Ultimately, this piece isn't about having one fixed meaning. It’s a space for ideas to play, shift, and ‘ent-wickelnd’ or unfold. It’s a testament to the ongoing conversation between artists across time, each inspiring the other to see the world in new ways.