Experience and Response -

It was dim, rainy day when I was at the museum, yet looking at the painting gave me a sense of happiness and hope. The eclectic amalgamation of varied shapes and black lines all contributed to the buzz in the painting. The curved lines and the orientation of the shapes, tilted sideways, gave me the impression that I was looking in a three-dimensional world, as if there was a world of fine details that await exploration.

The painting also exudes a sense of worldliness, with shapes that appeared to resemble flags of countries. It made me think about the overwhelming size of the world, which made me feel so small. The illusion of fluid-like motion, yet not liveliness, in the painting made me realize how the world can be sometimes a confusing and unfamiliar place. The row of upside triangles on the right look like flags at a race, which made me fear how life resembles a competition and is often fast-paced.

When I approach the painting at a closer distance, I noticed a drastic change in my perception of the painting. It was like zooming on an image with a camera, which was a little dizzying to see.