Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul. (Wassily Kandinsky)
The artist must train not only his eye but also his soul. (Wassily Kandinsky)
There is no must in art because art is free. (Wassily Kandinsky)
An empty canvas is a living wonder… far lovelier than certain pictures. (Wassily Kandinsky)
December 16th was the first time I’ve ever heard of Wassily Kandinsky, the Russian artist born on that date in 1866. Truth be known, it was Google’s Doodle header on that day that caught my attention, thus my first exposure to Wassily Kandinsky. Soon thereafter, I was off to YouTube searching for a tribute of his work.
Art is a matter of taste, so I hope you enjoy this work. Besides, wonderful music accompanies the images.
A Frank Angle 
Such a genius…
The quotes are remarkable… If you haven’t still done so I recommend you a book by Kandinsky called “On the spiritual in art”… You can find it online!.
Happy New Year ahead dear Frank. Best wishes. Aquileana 😀
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Aquileana,
Thanks for the recommendation.
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Thank you for sharing Kandinsky with us! I was fascinated by his work!
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Deb,
Fascinating he his … and to think I never heard of him! 😉
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I had not seen this many of WK’s works. I’m loving this series! Thanks.
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So colorful and you’re right, music was fabulous too.
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Audra,
The music is Often a Bird by Wim Mertens.
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Kandinsky being one of my very favorite painters of the modern period [with Klee being at the very top of that list] I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your post today! Here’s a beautiful quote by him: “Lend your ears to music, open your eyes to painting, and… stop thinking! Just ask yourself whether the work has enabled you to ‘walk about’ into a hitherto unknown world. If the answer is yes, what more do you want?” So true…
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Marina,
I’m glad that I selected one of your favorites … and I’ve noted Klee for the future. 🙂 … The “stop thinking” part of the quote is quite powerful. Thanks for sharing!
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I have a Kandinsky print that I am moving into my newly refurbished space, he is one of my favorites out that period. Thank you for this one Frank, wonderful.
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Val,
Cheers to another Kandinsky fan!
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I need glasses. I read this as “On Exploring a Black Russian”. I thought I was invited to a cocktail party! Wonderful art, beautiful music, just about makes up for the lack of that cocktail…just about…
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Narf,
I’ve got just the thing for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nl9G6Rtljk … Enjoy!
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Yummo Mr Frank! 🙂
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🙂
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Kandinsky is fascinating! Shaped by chaotic world events and that deep Russian soul he changed the face of art forever. Wonderful share Frank – lovely way to start the day!
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Pauline.
Glad to start your day with a smile.
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Amazing abstracts, Frank. He was an artist who was way ahead of his time. What a genius! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Sylvia,
The mind in the truly creative have the knack for being ahead of their time.
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“Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano…” such a gift you gave us all today, aFA!
Thanking you for your own discovery of…inspiration!
Eyes wide open……
Raye
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Raye,
One has to appreciate a perspective of an artist from an artist … so I’m glad I got lucky on selecting the quotes. 🙂
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You have put me in my element both artistically and musically. We should be having a cuppa on your balcony about now, aFa…to talk about the new year…and the changes that the wind has blown our way……R.
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Glad I was able to tap into both of your artistic fields! … Changes in the wind? Hmmmmm ….
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Those artistic quotes are really ones to mull over, aren’t they?!
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Christy,
Yep … that also means I did well at selecting them. 😉
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Wonderful, Frank! Trying.not to be a pissy know-it-all, I have to say that Kandinsky has been a favorite for many years, only outshined, maybe,….(as Marina implies,) by Paul Klee, whose “taking a line for a walk” I used to use with my students in drawing class! Explore..explore…a great idea!
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Cynthia,
Ah ha … your depth of knowledge about artists is far beyond mine, so cheers to you even knowing Kandinsky (as compared to me). Heck, I’ve never heard of Paul Klee, so that’s twice in one day for me .. that means I’ve taken notice. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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At the airport, Frank, trying to return to NYC, but my red eye flight’s delayed. I can’t watch the video due to YouTube crashing my phone, but I’m familiar with Kandinsky’s work. I’m a fan. Glad that you’ve discovered him!
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Lame,
As a kandinsky fan, I hope you return to see the video. Hopefully an uneventful return trip to the Big Apple.
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Ah, yes. I own a Kandinsky print and I absolutely cherish it!
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Marcia,
Wow … another Kandinsky fan! … so cheers to that!
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Abstract art has never appealed to me, thus this is where “the beauty is in the eye of the beholder” applies.
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Catherine,
Very true about the eyes of the beholder and art. It’s true for all of us, and no art is pleasing to everyone!
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I am not a huge fan of some abstracts but I am loving this video and the artist work. Wonderful Frank. I hope you had a great holiday
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Kay,
I like his work, but I also know the chances of his work making to a wall in this house is very slim.
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A most pleasant tribute to the artist. I wouldn’t have thought of a better composer to accompany Kandinsky’s work. Thank you 🙂
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Olga,
Cheers you for visiting the link … and that video is a wonderful combination of music and art.
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