What Geometric Shape is the Most Energetic?

Shapes and patterns are the fundamentals of the universe. Atoms, DNA, quantum physics, stars, molecules: are all energy blueprints that form the building blocks of the cosmos. Geometric shapes painting and famous geometric art embody the flow of energy that is bound in specific patterns. These patterns are referred to as Sacred Geometry. 

It is an ancient and spiritual science that explains how energy patterns create growth that eventually unifies into geometrical shapes. The flow of energy between two lines is minimal. However, it intensifies when said lines intersect each other. Therefore, a tetrahedron, or a triangular pyramid, is considered to be the best energy concentrator.

A shape is nothing but a flow of energy movement frozen in space. Let us examine some famous shape paintings to understand the concept better:

Composition VII by Wassily Kandinsky

“Composition VII” by Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky is considered one of the essential abstract geometric arts of the 20th century. The painting consists of overlapping shapes, ambiguous patterns, random lines, and a vivid jumble of colors. Nonetheless, it was anything but a cluttered improvisation. 

Kandinsky made over 30 sketches before incorporating them into this artwork that he completed in four days. Despite Kandinsky claiming that the painting did not have any original subject or motif, abstract fanatics had other opinions. 

Upon closer inspection, the swirls of colors and patterns seem to represent spiritual purity. The Last Judgment, Resurrection, the Flood, and the Garden of Eden are some themes that have been manifested through this famous geometric art.

Circle Limit III by M. C. Escher

A woodcut created by the Dutch artist M. C. Escher in 1959, “Circle Limit III,” illustrated the infinity of space. It is a series of four woodcuts that depicts the themes of hyperbolic geometry. Inspired by the ideas of tessellations of the plane, the white lines which divide the fish define hyperbolic lines that form a disc. This disc is based on the Euclidean plane. 

The painting is a combination of rotational and dihedral symmetry but devoid of bilateral symmetry. Furthermore, the math behind the arrangements of the fish is so complex that it is a wonder how Escher calculated it simply with his eyes. The fishes are said to travel like rockets from infinity only to fall back to their original positions. 

Suprematist Composition by Kazimir Malevich

Kazimir Malevich is the pioneer of geometric abstraction who painted “Suprematist Composition” in 1916. ‘Suprematism’ refers to the domination of colors and shapes in representing the natural world rather than actual, real-life subjects. Thus, the artwork portrays the world in a higher-dimensional space, as seen from Malevich’s perspective. 

Rectangles and squares are the top shapes that form the constellation of the universe. Energy, movement, togetherness, and isolation are all encompassed by this artwork. The color palette is bright and lively, and the configuration is asymmetrical. 

Despite writing a 4000-word extended essay explaining the concepts of Suprematism, artists and connoisseurs have struggled to grasp the meaning behind this painting completely. However, it can be undeciphered to an extent by Malevich’s quote, which reads, “I feel transported into a desert abyss in which one feels the creative points of the universe around one.”

The Tree of Life by Gustav Klimt

Created in 1909, “The Tree of Life” is a symbolic painting illustrated by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. The symbol of the tree relates to the continuance of life and death. The tree roots grow from the depths of land and eventually rise to the sky, connecting heaven and earth. The branches are structured as twirled and spiraled, depicting life’s intricacies. 

Two women are painted on either side of the tree, wearing patterned dresses. The woman on the left has triangles drawn all over her dress, representing the balance and harmony of the universe. The woman on the right is wearing a dress embodied with oval-shaped circles, depicting a never-ending cycle of life.  

Senecio by Paul Klee

Also referred to as “Head of a Man Going Senile,” this painting was completed in 1922 by Swiss painter Paul Klee. Bringing African culture into his artwork, Klee painted the face of an older man with the assistance of vibrant colors and diversified shapes. The left eyebrow is depicted by a triangle, creating a notion that it is raised. The right eyebrow consists of a simple curve. 

The background is a solid brownish-orange, while the face combines multi-colored squares inside a circle. This technique depicts a perfect blend of illusion and abstraction. It is also a testimony of Paul’s energetic and childlike mind. 

Conclusion

The geometrical language of shapes binds together all the elements of the visible and invisible world. Some of the fascinating geometric shapes paintings have a destination at the 1st Art Gallery, which is the world’s largest supplier of fine art reproductions and Made-to-Order oil paintings. So, unearth the mysteries behind the energy patterns of Sacred Geometry by diving into the said paintings!