Art of the Month January: Kandinsky & TOLYW Inspiration

Art of the Month – JANUARY

Wassily Kandinsky, Composition VII — Inspiration for TOLYW

Art has the power to go beyond decoration. It can transmit emotion, energy, and inner states of being. This philosophy lies at the heart of Composition VII (1913) by Wassily Kandinsky—and it closely aligns with the creative mindset behind TOLYW.

For our Art of the Month – JANUARY, we explore how Kandinsky’s vision of spiritual abstraction resonates with TOLYW’s approach to design: expressive, intuitive, and deeply connected to emotion and movement.

Art as Inner Expression: A Shared Philosophy

Kandinsky believed that true art does not imitate the visible world but expresses inner necessity—the emotional and spiritual impulse behind creation. In the same way, TOLYW does not follow trends for the sake of visibility. Each piece is driven by feeling, atmosphere, and intention.

Composition VII invites the viewer to feel before understanding. TOLYW follows this same principle:
designs that are not meant to be explained, but experienced.

Creation Process: Intuition Meets Structure

Although Composition VII appears spontaneous, Kandinsky prepared it through months of sketches and studies, before painting the final work in just four intense days. This balance between preparation and intuition mirrors the creative process at TOLYW.

• Thoughtful conceptual development
• Followed by instinctive, energetic execution

Just like Kandinsky’s painting, TOLYW pieces are carefully constructed yet emotionally free—allowing space for movement, interpretation, and individuality.

Color as Energy: From Canvas to Fabric

Kandinsky viewed colors as forces that act directly on the soul. In Composition VII, color is not secondary—it is the main language of the artwork.

• Warm tones (yellow, orange, red) convey vitality, warmth, and summer energy
• Cool tones (blue, violet) suggest introspection, depth, and spirituality

This emotional use of color strongly connects to TOLYW’s visual identity. Colors are chosen not just for aesthetics, but for the mood and energy they carry—how they feel on the body, how they move, how they resonate.

A Visual Symphony: Movement and Rhythm

Composition VII is often described as a visual symphony. Shapes and colors interact like musical notes, creating rhythm, tension, and harmony.

This sense of movement is central to TOLYW.
Design is never static—it flows with the body, reacts to light, and changes with motion. Just as Kandinsky rejected rigid form, TOLYW embraces fluidity and expression.

Nature, Energy, and Interpretation

One of the most powerful aspects of Composition VII is its openness to interpretation. Beyond abstraction, the painting evokes nature, life, and organic energy.

From a personal perspective, the artwork reveals:

• Insect-like forms, reminiscent of beetles and tropical life
• A sense of animal presence—strength, instinct, awareness
• Oceanic elements, such as a whale fin, symbolizing depth and ancient power
• A watchful eye at the center, suggesting consciousness and connection

These impressions echo TOLYW’s recurring themes:
nature, energy, awareness, and balance.

The Eye at the Center: Awareness and Identity

At the heart of Composition VII, one can sense an eye—observing, connecting, unifying all elements. This symbol reflects a core idea behind TOLYW: awareness of self, environment, and emotion.

Wearing TOLYW is not about blending in. It is about presence—being seen, but also seeing yourself.

Why This Artwork Reflects TOLYW

Kandinsky’s work stands for:

• Emotional depth
• Spiritual connection
• Freedom from rigid form
• Trust in intuition

These values define TOLYW’s creative direction.
Both art and design become mediums for inner expression, not external validation.

Art of the Month & TOLYW

By featuring Composition VII as our Art of the Month – JANUARY, we highlight the artistic roots that inspire TOLYW’s vision. This painting reminds us that creativity is not about perfection—it is about energy, honesty, and movement.

Just as Kandinsky allowed emotion to guide his brush, TOLYW allows feeling to guide form.

Final Thoughts

Composition VII is not a painting you simply look at—it is one you enter.
TOLYW follows the same idea: pieces designed to be lived in, felt, and interpreted individually.

Art and fashion meet where expression begins.