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Λουμινισμός: Δυναμικές φόρμας και χρώματος

Λουμινισμός: Δυναμικές φόρμας και χρώματος, by Kliment Redko, 1923
Λουμινισμός: Δυναμικές φόρμας και χρώματος, by Kliment Redko, 1923

Λουμινισμός: Δυναμικές φόρμας και χρώματος is a drawing by Kliment Redko. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus. This abstract drawing explores the intersection of art and science through dynamic forms and colors.

About this work

Overview

This abstract drawing explores the intersection of art and science through dynamic forms and colors.

Subject & Meaning

The work reflects the artist's fascination with energy, electricity, and optical phenomena, as well as the laws governing these forces. It is part of a series that attempts to visually represent abstract scientific concepts.

Technique & Style

Characterized by sharp lines, bold shapes, and a mix of geometric angles and flowing curves, the drawing suggests motion and energy. Its diagrammatic quality implies a representation of unseen forces or mechanisms.

History & Provenance

Created by Kliment Redko in the early 1920s, the drawing is part of a larger series, including works titled 'Dynamite', 'Speed', and 'Dynamics of Form and Colour'. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Context

Redko's work was influenced by contemporary scientific developments, including Einstein's theory of relativity and advancements in understanding atomic structure. His 'Electroorganism' theory underpinned this series of paintings and drawings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Kliment Redko

Ukrainian artist Kliment Redko made bold abstract art in the 1920s, playing with shape and color.