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Curatorial Narrative As we consider the 1919 creation “Der Wili=See=Zohrn=Wald, in Amerika und Krohn=Prinzessinn, Wiegalinda, von Waldau=Feld,=Skt. Adolf=Hoof” by Adolf Wlfli, it becomes apparent that this work embodies a pivotal moment in the development of abstract expressionism with geometric influences. The artist’s technique is characterized by fine brushwork and an intuitive application of color, resulting in a visual landscape that oscillates between fluidity and rigidity. This dichotomy is particularly evident in the interplay between vibrant hues – red, yellow, blue, and white – which seem to hover on the cusp of confluence and disjunction. When viewed at 61×44 inches, the spatial depth and compositional structure of this work assert themselves with a force that is both striking and unsettling. The palette, initially bursting with chromatic energy, gradually resolves into a more subdued atmospheric weight as one’s gaze na