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✒  Enfant, je préférais tremper mes pinceaux dans l'encre noire plutôt que d'employer des couleurs. On m'a raconté que je faisais de grands traits noirs sur le papier. J'aurais répondu que je faisais de la neige.” P. Soulages Pierre Soulages, often referred to as the "painter of black", had a profound relationship with this enigmatic color, elevating it to a medium of expression beyond its conventional associations. Having dedicated a lifelong exploration to its depth, versatility and paradoxical warmth, the artist often describes his work as “painting with light”. The black fabric samples hanging against a dark background framed, in my mind, a composition à la Soulages, where contours reveal when color meets color — black on black, perhaps the most extreme yet deeply expressive example. The subtleties of the surface awaken only through the intervention of light — vibrant, even flashy at times, or softened into mysterious, faded shadows, urging the viewer to adjust their gaze to a gradual discovery. The inherent elegance of black comes to the forefront, while the density and depth of the color creates an enveloping effect, the fabric’s weight and body starts to appear. Like tasting dark chocolate, it may initially feel overwhelming only to  unfold into a richness that lingers, captivates, and surprises, deepening as one’s perception adjusts to its complexity. Words and picture by Madalina Anghelescu