S.D. 1985

Gerhard Richter's "S.D." is an abstract painting of bright colors with dynamic brushstrokes, where vibrant hues create a sense of energetic chaos. The interplay of red, blue, yellow, and green generates a visually stimulating experience. The composition is structured through layers of overlaid paint, obscuring any clear figuration, which emphasizes the materiality of paint itself. Richter disrupts traditional notions of representation. Instead, he engages with the structural elements of painting, focusing on color, texture, and the act of application. This piece challenges the viewer to find meaning not in mimetic representation but in the formal qualities of the artwork, reflecting broader post-structuralist ideas about destabilizing fixed meanings. In its spirited abstraction, the artwork invites ongoing interpretation, positioning itself within a larger dialogue about the nature of art and perception.