have always loved the way light seemed to make it come alive. The bright sunshine spilled in from the large dining-room window and somehow got under the surface and breathed life into my favourite painting. The flat background of vibrant, tropical yellow shimmered in the warmth of the invading rays and the stick-like figures might have moved such was the intensity of the colours. The red and black curves floated from the edge of the canvas, and lost as I was in the imaginary swirling shapes, I could only smile at the creative mind behind this wonderful piece. The master of so many similarly brilliant works was none other than the Joan Miro, the man known for his rich imagery and captivating playfulness. An original, certainly. More...