Description
In the vast universe of Outsider art, also known as Art Brut, an intriguing and enigmatic figure emerges: Louis Soutter. His work, "Monday et petites Monday Tournez", immerses us in a frantic dance of forms and movements that transcend the mere visual representation, evoking a purely emotional and subjective experience.
Observing "Monday et petites Monday Tournez" (1937), we are revealed to the unmistakable style of Soutter, which is characterized by its intensity and expressiveness. The paint, in paper ink, is articulated around a predominantly monochromatic composition, with a bold use of black on an almost white background. This contrast not only highlights the strength of the strokes, but also seems to capture an internal agitation, a vital energy that sprouts and urgently explodes on paper.
The spatial distribution in the work is dynamic and rhythmic. We see a series of geometric and organic figures that seem to turn and dance in a kind of cosmic choreography. The "moons" mentioned in the title can be interpreted as those curvilinear circles and shapes that score space, generating a continuous and perpetual movement. This incessant turn of the forms evokes a feeling of perpetuity and cyclical metamorphosis, elements that perhaps reflect the perception of time and the future of the artist himself.
Louis Soutter, who began his artistic career as a violinist and architect, ended up finding his true voice in painting, particularly during his stay in a mental asylum since 1923. It is in this period where his art reached an intensity and depth that few They have achieved, developing a characteristic style that often executed with the fingers instead of brushes, a technique that conferred a direct and visceral connection with the work, as if their own body were the vehicle of pure expression.
The lack of specific figurative details in "Monday et petites Monday Tournez" does not decrease its impact; On the contrary, the work invites the viewer to project its own interpretations, to immerse yourself in the flow of lines and shapes, establishing an intimate dialogue with the very essence of the painting. The absence of defined characters suggests a more abstract exploration, an inner journey that flirts with the unconscious and reveals the shadows and lights of the human soul.
Soutter's work can be placed in a broader conversation within Art Brut, along with creators such as Jean Dubuffet, who was one of the first to recognize and celebrate the authenticity and crudeness of his artistic expression. "Monday et petites Monday Tournez" shares that uncompromising and free spirit, evidencing a break with conventions and a search for artistic purity that is not altered by academic norms.
Ultimately, "Monday et petites Monday Tournez" is a piece that challenges us to see beyond the visible, to get carried away by impulse and find beauty in apparent chaos. Each ink line not only defines a shape, but it transcends its materiality to become an echo of the disturbing and great soul of Louis Soutter, an echo that resonates through time and space, offering a look at the complexity and depth of the human spirit.
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