Description
Analyzing "Formula of the Universe" (1928) by Pavel Filonov unfolds as a deep exploration in the intricate complexities that characterize the work of this enigmatic Russian artist. Filonov, known for his thorough approach and his ideology of "analytical realism", achieves with this work transcend the traditional limits of painting and submerge the viewer in a universe where every detail seemed to contain crowds.
When observing the painting, one is inexorably attracted to the density and richness of its details. The canvas surface is crowded with geometric shapes, patterns and figures that are intertwined, creating a visual maze that invites a prolonged observation. Filonov uses a palette of warm and terrible colors, predominantly the ocher, brown and red, which instill in the work a certain warmth and organicity. However, these shades are not appeased; On the contrary, they give the whole a feeling of dynamic activity and vibration.
The composition is one of the most fascinating aspects of "universe formula". Filonov structured the work in such a way that there seems to be no definitive focal point; Instead, it offers a symphony of figures that emerge from an indeterminate frame and return to it in a perpetual cycle. This reflects Filonov's ideas about the interconnectivity of all things, where nothing is autonomous and everything is perpetually in flow. The work, therefore, resonates with an almost scientific quality, as an arcane diagram that seeks to decode the bases of the cosmos.
The finely delineated strokes that evoke almost biological elements, suggesting cells, tissues and organic systems do not go unnoticed. At certain times, it is difficult to discern if one is observing macro or microcosm, which adds a layer of ambiguity and duality to the work. This duality is a recurring theme in the production of Filonov, who saw in art a tool to discover and reveal the hidden structures of reality.
Although painting lacks recognizable human figures, the presence of allusion to living forms is undeniable. These indications appear as spectral shadows within the general plot, proposing a more philosophical interpretation of what it means' within the universe according to the artist's vision. Filonov, during his life, was deeply influenced by the tumultuous political and social situation of Russia, and in "universe formula" an attempt to find order and meaning in a often chaotic and fragmented world can be traced.
It is relevant to mention that Filonov was one of the outstanding members of the artistic group "World of Art" (Mir Iskusstva) and was in close contact with other influential contemporary artists, although his path diverged towards an extremely unique method. The 'analytical realism' that promulgated implied an almost scientific creation process, where each element of painting was the result of a laborious analysis and decomposition of shape and color.
In conclusion, "universe formula" is not simply a painting; It is a visual manifesto of the Cosmogony of Pavel Filonov, a portal towards a microcosm where each fragment is loaded with meaning and purpose. It is a work that challenges the viewer to deepen, to get lost and find again in a network of interconnections that obey their own code, intricate and, at the same time, hypnotic. As dense and complex as the same reality that it sought to represent, the work demonstrates the conceptual greatness and technical expertise of a visionary artist.
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