The layering principle is enforced and is utilized solely from January 1984. It proves to be a picturesque visual concept. The possibility of variations appears limitless. Already in 1983 angle rotations appear which minimally change yet the pictorial effect increases. Likewise, differences in pattern – large spaces versus small spaces, large shapes versus small shapes go back to 1983. 1984 brings further variations. Initially there are deviations from the basic form. Even from triangles and diamonds patterns are formed which feature the required partial transparency. These attempts are however only excursions. For the universal basic form of the square is picked up time and again. Even squares that are inserted in other squares are implemented. Another variation is also the fusion of layers. This is simply created by crossing the allocation of colors on the layers. In each layer more colors now appear. Conversely, the individual colors appear in several layers. The result is a layering of elements of the same color. From this, newly composed shapes are created whose characters are barely accentuated. On the one hand they are not concise enough to be identified as a shape. On the other hand they sink in a whirlpool-like shape so that they are perceived less as a shape but more as a color formation. The pictorial effect becomes more enhanced. Even the clear spatial properties are undermined by the fusion of layers to one single plain.
Acrylic on canvas
70 x 50 cm
Sammlung
Müller-Dannhausen
Acrylic on canvas
70 x 50 cm
Sammlung
Müller-Dannhausen