Abstractionism is a movement in art that frees the viewer from the need to search for literal meaning. It does not tell specific stories, does not depict recognizable objects and scenes, but speaks directly to the senses, intuition and imagination. It is an art of form, color, line and rhythm that speaks the universal language of emotion, leaving room for personal interpretation.
Emerging in the early 20th century, abstractionism was a radical departure from the traditional depiction of the world. Artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, and Piet Mondrian sought to go beyond the usual visual perception and explore the inner essence of art. They believed that painting could be an independent reality, independent of the object.
One of the main features of abstraction is freedom – for both the artist and the viewer. The artist expresses an idea, a state, a movement or pure emotion. The viewer, on the other hand, is not constrained by context, subject or historical background. He can experience the work on his own level: through visual perception, color associations, personal experience.
An important difference between abstraction and other genres is the rejection of imposed meaning. Here it is not necessary to understand what the author “meant”. Abstract work exists by itself, like music that simply sounds. It does not require explanation, but it can evoke the strongest responses – from peace to anxiety, from delight to reflection.
Contemporary interiors, exhibitions and digital art continue to actively use the language of abstraction. It is alive because it remains open. There is no right or wrong understanding of it. Abstractionism is an invitation to stop, to feel, to immerse yourself in the moment and allow yourself to explain nothing. Only to look. Only to feel.
