“Sommitelma,” created by Tove Jansson in 1967, is an abstract work of art that belongs to the Abstract Expressionism movement. This genre of abstraction focuses on the communication of emotions and ideas through non-representational forms.
The artwork is characterized by bold, vibrant colors applied in sweeping, dynamic brushstrokes. The composition is a complex interplay of shapes and hues, with areas of dark blacks and bursts of bright red, blue, and green. The brushwork is vigorous and energetic, creating a sense of movement and depth. The upper portion of the artwork appears lighter and more diffuse, contrasting with the concentrated opacity of the colors below. This juxtaposition of light and dark, clarity and obscurity, is emblematic of Abstract Expressionism’s focus on the emotional and expressive potential of color and form.
