Günther FörgUntitled
1996
Gouache on light cardboard
Signed and dated lower right
19.69 x 13.78 in ( 50 x 35 cm )

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Inquiry - Untitled, 1996

“Untitled, 1996 executed in gouache on light cardboard highlights how Günther Förg distills the heritage of modern art into his own visual language. The hard-edged, vertical composition is reminiscent of Barnett Newman and was frequently used by Förg in his iconic paintings on lead. He purposely allows for painterly imperfections, evoking signs of human touch and stressing the man-made nature of art. Rather than pursuing perfect execution of his work, Förg creates proximity and participation of viewer through tactile sensibility. Untitled, 1996 captures an important part of Förg's oeuvre in a concise format and illustrates the artist's constant dialogue with his art historical inspirations. “