Corner Mirror, brown-blue (737-1, 737-2) 1991

Editor: Gerhard Richter’s “Corner Mirror, brown-blue” presents us with two imposing panels of glass meeting at a right angle. The somber colors create a rather contemplative atmosphere. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's fascinating how Richter uses mirrors to disrupt our perception. The mirror reflects us, our space, yet the colored glass filters that reality. The brown and blue become symbolic, perhaps of earth and sky, grounding us while hinting at the infinite. Editor: So, the color choices aren't arbitrary then? Curator: Not at all. Colors carry deep cultural weight, evoking specific moods and memories. Richter is prompting us to consider how these symbols shape our understanding of the world and our place within it. What does it make you feel? Editor: I suppose it makes me more aware of my own presence in the space, and how my perception is being actively manipulated. It’s quite clever. Curator: Indeed. Richter invites us to question the very nature of seeing. It's more than just reflection; it's a meditation on how we construct reality through symbols.