Bewegung von acht Farben um eine Achse 1971

Richard Paul Lohse made this print of eight colors around an axis with serigraphy. Lohse was a Swiss artist interested in Constructivism, an art movement that originated in Russia during the 1910s and advanced the idea that art should reflect modern industrial society and celebrate technology. The non-objective, geometric forms and pure colors of Lohse’s print embody the constructivist belief that art should be rational and universal. The absence of conventional subject matter allows the viewer to engage with the work on a purely formal level, focusing on the relationships between color, shape, and space. Studying Lohse involves researching the history of modern art, as well as the social and political contexts in which these movements emerged. Considering the artist's background, philosophical and political motivations, and historical era allows us to understand the broader cultural significance of his artistic choices.