“AXL II,” created by artist Laszlo Moholy-Nagy in 1927, is an abstract work that belongs to the Constructivism art movement. The artwork, which typifies the movement’s emphasis on structure and geometric forms, employs a minimalist and highly abstract visual language.
The artwork features a predominantly white or light gray background, upon which clean, straight lines intersect and diverge, forming various geometric shapes. Central to the composition is a black circle juxtaposed alongside a cross-like figure, embedded within a triangular form consisting of muted tones of cream, gray, and green. The intersecting lines create an impression of depth and planar interactions, drawing the viewer’s eye towards the center. The precise and calculated arrangement of shapes and lines reflects the Constructivist ethos of incorporating geometric abstraction and a sense of functionalism within art, evoking a sense of harmony and balance amidst simplicity.
