Neuer Dreiklang #2 1971

Curator: Look at this incredible piece by Gunter Fruhtrunk, titled "Neuer Dreiklang #2," created back in 1971. It's so vibrant! What strikes you first? Editor: Immediately, it’s the jarring contrast between the acidic yellow and the deep indigo. Makes me think of mass-produced signage, perhaps for some late-night factory. Cold, but calculated. I am curious, what material is it made out of and what type of tools he used to create this op-art pattern? Curator: Well, I understand its creation to be based on rigorous design principles; like sheet metal with industrial painting methods to give that hyper-real precision with minimal tactile intervention... it hums of clean lines and cool intentions. The "New Triad" indeed. It’s like a puzzle demanding to be solved! Almost like looking at blueprints or city planning. Editor: And this obsession with rational structure – it surely had social context at the time? Germany in the 70's; I bet he was responding to those ideas of functionality, progress that also brought pollution, so Fruhtrunk's precision wasn't just aesthetic but almost a commentary on efficiency and dehumanization within these industries. I see each shape symbolizing this larger theme in that case! Curator: Hmmm, or perhaps, Fruhtrunk embraced the future with unbridled enthusiasm, transforming stark urban landscapes into pulsating geometries! This reminds me how he played jazz; you're right about deconstruction, the painting has musicality but everything seems disjointed when put together. Editor: I see that! This musical relationship is more apparent than I realized! Now, let's look more specifically; it may represent his commentary as how everything is systemized with little freedom that's why his art style focuses less what an individual contributes artistically than making all materials align towards its goal. Curator: Ultimately, this "New Triad" of color, form, and… well, social commentary perhaps allows him and his audience to construct our own subjective realities upon an intriguing foundation, but with much critical distance. Editor: A potent brew indeed. Highlighting how we live our lives. Thanks for offering a refreshing approach and critical analysis that helps me further expand mine.