Abstract painting

Mediums: oil, canvas.
Location: private collection.

Gerhard Richter gave the name “Abstract Painting” to many of his works, written during the 70-80s. The canvas is visually divided into two parts, in one of which there are forms similar to real ones; the second one resembles a whirlwind of gray paint, randomly smeared on the surface. The illusion of depth and perspective is created by bright squares and stripes that look like sunlight breaking through a grating. The image evokes a variety of associations, such as the coast of the sea or an impending thunderstorm. The artist himself never explains the meaning of his works, as their colour scheme and form are spontaneous and do not carry any semantic load or narration.