“Astrologer in Flight (Astrologue en fuite),” created by Pierre Alechinsky in 1973, is a work of art belonging to the Surrealism movement and falls under the genre of figurative art. The artwork vividly displays Alechinsky’s unique approach to Surrealism, blending whimsical forms with a keen sense of the fantastical.
In the artwork, a dynamic, swirl-like figure appears to be in motion, resembling an abstract representation of a person or creature in flight. The central figure, rendered in bold, curving lines of primarily red and black, conveys a sense of frenetic energy and movement. Surrounding this central figure is a green border, framing it against a softly textured background. Below the central image, a more intricate pattern in green and blue hues suggests a landscape or ground, contrasting with the simplicity of the figure above. The entire composition is imbued with a sense of fluidity and surrealism, hallmark qualities of Alechinsky’s oeuvre.
