Artwork

Σουπρεματιστικό σχέδιο

Σουπρεματιστικό σχέδιο, by Ivan Kliun, 1922
Σουπρεματιστικό σχέδιο, by Ivan Kliun, 1922

Σουπρεματιστικό σχέδιο is a drawing by Ivan Kliun. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus. This painting features geometric shapes set against a white background, exemplifying the artist's experimentation with form and colour.

About this work

The painting shows geometric shapes on a white background.
It's made up of rectangles and triangles.
Ivan Kliun was exploring the possibilities of these shapes during this time, which is interesting because he was part of a group that liked simple forms and colors.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Kliun, Ivan (1873-1943).

Overview

This painting features geometric shapes set against a white background, exemplifying the artist's experimentation with form and colour.

Subject & Meaning

The composition comprises rectangles and triangles, arranged to create a sense of depth and movement through the use of colour and spatial relationships.

Technique & Style

The work reflects the artist's exploration of Suprematism, a movement emphasizing geometric forms and colour as primary artistic elements.

Context

As a member of the Suprematist movement, Ivan Kliun initially adhered to its principles before developing a distinct interpretation focusing on the interplay between form, colour, and light.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ivan Kliun

Artist

Ivan Kliun

Ivan Vasilievich Kliun, or Klyun, born Klyunkov (Russian: Иван Васильевич Клюн; 1 September 1873, in Bolshiye Gorky, Petushinsky District – 13 December 1943, in Moscow) was a Russian Avant-Garde painter, sculptor and…