ABSTRACT

When I first saw the wonderful drawing of “Yes” and “No” by Saul Steinberg, one of my favorite artists, I thought: This is the essence of all fools. Here, in a few lines, was “Yes,” the soul of the clown, portrayed as a silly, tinkly and vulnerable vehicle on ridiculous, impractical wheels. Sporting a cheerful little flag and armed with outlandish gadgets, “Yes” moves confidently into battle against the horrible monster “No,” a fortress merciless and strong, brutal and invincible – a stupid and eternal power.