“Paintbrushes & Violin – II” is an abstract artwork created by the artist Arman in 1980, a notable piece within the Nouveau Réalisme art movement. Capturing an intricate fusion of musical and artistic instruments, the artwork exemplifies the blending of different creative worlds.
The artwork presents a visually striking arrangement of paintbrushes and a violin. Paintbrushes are densely clustered and protrude vertically from the center of the composition, their bristles intact, creating a dynamic and almost three-dimensional effect. They appear to pierce through the vibrant background where the violin is partially visible. The substrate beneath the paintbrushes and violin is awash with a rich interplay of colors, primarily blues, oranges, and whites, applied in an expressive, almost chaotic manner. The juxtaposition of the rigid, straight lines of the paintbrush handles with the fluid, rhythmic contours of the violin, coupled with the splashes of expressive paint, draws attention to the harmony and discord between different forms and functions within the realm of creation.
