Description
In the work "Roble and Dray" of 1908, Kazimir Malevich presents us with a mysterious and captivating composition that is distinguished by its bold use of color and its particular interpretation of the human figure and the natural environment. Malevich, better known for being the pioneer of suprematism, an abstract art style that emphasizes simple geometric shapes and pure colors, shows us in this early painting a different and less known side of his work.
When observing the painting, one meets a vibrant scene that represents a majestic oak in relation to several female figures, which can be interpreted as dry, the nymphs of the trees in Greek mythology. The dried ones have been represented in a variety of dynamic and stylized postures, with elongated bodies and extended limbs, which creates a sense of movement and life in the work. This treatment on the background establishes a symbiotic connection between mythical creatures and the robust oak that dominates the composition.
The use of color in the work is particularly remarkable. Malevich uses a vibrant palette with predominance of green, yellow and red, which infuses the scene an almost palpable vitality. The colors are applied flat, without much modeling or shading, which gives the work an almost stained glass air, with defined color blocks that separate the figures from the background. This method of color application can also be seen as a precursor to the Malevich suprematist approach, where geometric colors and shapes are used to explore space and movement.
The composition of painting is interesting for its dynamic balance. The oak stands in the center, with its branches extending to the sky as if they were the hands of a giant. The dried, distributed around the tree, seem to interact with him almost ritual. The lines of the branches and the bodies of the dríadas create a sense of continuous flow that guides the viewer's gaze through the painting, exploring the interactions between the natural and mythical elements.
Beyond the visually evident, the work "Oak and Dray" demonstrates Malevich's versatility before its transition to pure abstract art. It is a testimony of its ability to manipulate forms and colors with mastery both in a representational and abstract context. This early painting also reflects the influences of symbolism and Fauvism that were present in the European art of the time, styles that valued the emotionality of colors and deliberate distortion of ways to achieve an aesthetic and psychological impact.
In conclusion, "oak and dried" is a fundamental piece to understand the artistic evolution of Kazimir Malevich. Although the artist is worldwide known for his contribution to abstract art and suprematism, this work shows his ability to use figurative and narrative elements, revealing a rich and complex facet of his pictorial production. The painting invites spectators to immerse themselves in a world where the mythological and the natural coexist in a dance of shapes and colors, while a solid and protective oak predominates as a central axis of the composition.
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