“Constellations,” crafted by Jean Arp in 1938, embodies the Surrealist movement and engages the viewer with its abstract genre. The artwork exemplifies the innovative spirit prevalent within Surrealism during the early 20th century.
The artwork features a collection of biomorphic shapes rendered in a deep green hue against a pale yellow background. The fluidity and organic nature of these forms suggest movement and transformation, evoking a sense of cosmic or celestial bodies implied by the title “Constellations.” The composition is devoid of any immediately recognizable figures or forms, instead inviting contemplation and interpretation, characteristic of the Surrealist desire to explore the subconscious and the abstract.