ZERO

A Surprising Discovery: How a Simple Circle Connected Me to Energy Flow

By : Dr. Anna Biela 05.01.2025 Lisboa 21:50

Today, I encountered something truly unexpected. At the museum, one black-and-white circle caught my attention. It wasn’t flashy or intricate, yet it completely drew me in. It was the only image I posted from the museum, and something about it just resonated deeply.

After I returned to the hotel, curiosity got the best of me, and I did some research. To my surprise, the art I was drawn to was part of the Zero movement—an art movement all about energy flow. This was a revelation. The circle I had seen wasn’t just a shape; it was a symbol of energy, connection, and the invisible forces that drive life itself.

The Zero movement, founded by Otto Piene, Heinz Mack, and Günther Uecker, uses light, motion, and minimalistic shapes to channel energy. What I felt when I saw that circle was exactly what the artists intended—an invitation to experience the world in terms of energy, not just visual beauty.

It was a moment of clarity for me. The energy I felt wasn’t just a coincidence—it was the core of what the art was about. It’s amazing how something so simple could pull me in and open my eyes to a whole new way of thinking about art.

I’m excited to keep exploring this idea of energy flow in art, and I can’t wait to see where this discovery takes me.

Image of a painting by Otto Piene MAC