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The paint appears to drip or flow downwards, suggesting a gravitational pull that contradicts the volatile, upward-reaching nature of the fire used to create the base. The result is a tension between the controlled application of colour and the unpredictable, destructive force of the flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKlein viewed these works as a way to capture the traces of fire, which he associated with both purification and transformation. The charred edges of the cardboard and the soot-stained areas provide a tactile quality that distinguishes these pieces from his earlier monochrome paintings. By moving away from traditional brushes and canvases, Klein sought to engage with the elemental forces of nature. This approach reflects his interest in the immaterial and the invisible, as he attempted to record the energy of the flame itself. 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