Sky Blue - Abstract by Wassily Kandinsky - Wall Art Rolled Canvas Print

ROLLED CANVAS PRINT

Printed using only high quality inks on gallery grade 280 GSM fine art canvas with a smooth matte finish to ensure a sharp vibrant image. Includes an additional 1.5 inch white border to assist with mounting or framing. Please add a note when ordering if you do not require a border.Orders dispatched the next working day. Estimated UK delivery 1-2 days, international 8-10 working days or less.

Sky Blue - Abstract by Wassily Kandinsky

Sky Blue by Wassily Kandinsky, painted in 1940, captures the essence of Kandinsky's late abstract style with a whimsical, almost fantastical interplay of shapes, colours, and forms. Unlike many of his earlier, more densely layered and intense compositions, Sky Blue possesses a gentle, airy quality, with large areas of soft pastel blue that evoke an expansive, tranquil sky. Floating across this serene backdrop are abstract, biomorphic forms, reminiscent of both organisms and imaginary creatures, rendered in vibrant colours. These forms have rounded edges and a playful, childlike simplicity, creating a contrast with the calm background, as if they are floating, dancing, or conversing in a celestial space.

The composition is carefully balanced and harmonious, guided by Kandinsky's deep understanding of colour theory and shape. He used colour as an emotional and spiritual tool, often associating colours with specific emotions or musical notes. In Sky Blue, he arranges the shapes in such a way that each element has a unique presence without overcrowding the canvas, a testament to his mastery over spatial arrangement. The painting is alive with visual rhythm, as the shapes seem to communicate, inviting the viewer to ponder their existence and relationships within the pictorial space. This piece is often seen as one of Kandinsky's efforts to represent a harmonious universe, transcending the physical world to explore spiritual and cosmic realms through abstraction.

Kandinsky's fascination with music as a source of inspiration is apparent in Sky Blue, where the forms and colours appear to dance and vibrate like musical notes in a melody. His goal was to achieve a level of abstraction that would resonate with viewers on a deeper, almost subconscious level, much like music does. The simplicity and purity of Sky Blue reflect his belief in the power of abstract art to evoke emotions and convey a sense of peace and spirituality. Through this painting, Kandinsky invites the viewer into a dreamlike world that is both gentle and enigmatic, where colours and shapes speak directly to the soul, transcending linguistic and cultural barriers.