Artwork
Red Smoke
Red Smoke is a drawing by Otto Piene. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Red Smoke is a 1965 drawing by Otto Piene, a German-American artist associated with kinetic and technology-based art movements.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a grid of black circles on a bright red background, evoking energy and transformation through simple forms and dynamic visual effects.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its simplicity and precision, with evenly spaced black circles having soft, blurred edges against a flat, solid red background.
Context
Piene's work was influenced by his associations with artistic movements exploring light, movement, and new media, and his collaborations and residences in Düsseldorf, Cambridge, and Groton.
Artist & collection
Artist
Otto Piene (PEE-nah, 18 April 1928 – 17 July 2014) was a German-American artist specializing in kinetic and technology-based art, often working collaboratively.
