Late in his life, confined to a chair or bed, Matisse transformed a simple technique into a medium for the creation of a major art.
The simple visual appearance of the words pleased Matisse, and he suggested using his reflective handwritten thoughts in juxtaposition.
While producing pieces for Jazz, the artist used a large brush to write notes to himself on construction paper.
Cutting dynamic shapes from painted paper, Matisse created his images.
I have attained a form filtered to its essentials.
Late in his life, confined to a chair or bed, Matisse transformed a simple technique into a medium for the creation of a major art