The development of the pattern pictures are abandoned, or at least put into perspective. Dualism defines the pictures now and relieves the single dominating pattern. Two similar patterns appear in one contrast. It is precisely through the similarity of the patterns that the contrast gains its brisance, gaining life from an inner relationship. A contrast with a minimal distance is intentional. The distance is not related to the spatial distance but rather the differing formal action. Less distance is hence similarity in the formal. Despite the similarity there remains however one difference which suddenly collides at the interface. The area-wide penetration of uniformity makes this collision even more tangible. A visual border is created which becomes a visual drama precisely due to its optical quality. It separates the picture into two equal halves and so moves to the absolute middle. This middle halving means also asymmetry as both patterns differ. The combination of centerline and asymmetry create the picture’s visual tension. Moreover, the visual drama is a color drama. The differing patterns support the individuality of the color appearance. As opposed to previous years, there is now an individual place for color. Each color has its own area. The All-over of form has broken down, as has the All-over of color. With this background, the unity of the picture becomes a tense phenomenon. This relies on the poetry of the color combination. For the unity of the picture derives from the unified consistency of the message.
Acrylic on canvas
80 x 110 cm
Sammlung
Müller-Dannhausen