Alexej is inspired by the captivating series of paintings by Alexej Von Jawlensky's (1864-1941) “Abstrakter Kopf” (1918-1935). Gabriele and Werner Merzbacher Collection, on permanent load at the Kunsthaus Zurich.
Among the many art styles Jawlensky explored during his active working years, Cubism is one he particularly took interest in. His most noticeable ode to this unique technique is his “Abstrakte Köpfe” series; he painted abstract faces that combined horizontal and vertical lines and brightly painted blocks of color. Jawlensky drew inspiration from Indian yogis, allowing him to abandon the sense of individualism and focus on the basi......
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