Audatia 1986

Sigmar Polke made this painting, Audatia, and it's a real head-scratcher, isn't it? The palette is muted, almost ghostly, like a faded memory or a half-remembered dream. I love how Polke embraces the accidental, the unpredictable nature of materials. Look closely at that swirling line, like a doodle or a stray thought. It's so simple, yet it anchors the whole composition. The way it loops and curves, almost like a signature, suggests a playful, improvisational approach. The background feels like a wash, a stain, as though the image is emerging from the depths of the canvas. There are layers and layers of marks. Polke was always experimenting, pushing the boundaries of what painting could be, just like Kippenberger. You know, making a mess and finding beauty in the chaos. With this kind of art there's no one right answer, just a conversation, a back-and-forth between the artist and the viewer.