Doubleluck 1995

Robert Rauschenberg’s “Doubleluck” is a visually stimulating collage, a hallmark of his innovative approach to art-making. The composition merges disparate elements—bold fields of yellow and blue, juxtaposed with graphic images of fish—creating a rich interplay of textures and scales. This work exemplifies Rauschenberg’s project of collapsing the distinctions between painting and sculpture through his "combines." These challenge conventional art categories by integrating everyday objects into the canvas. Rauschenberg destabilizes traditional artistic values, questioning fixed meanings through the collision of distinct images and forms. Each component acts as a sign, contributing to a semiotic dialogue that invites multiple interpretations. The formal arrangement serves to undermine established hierarchies of representation, reflecting a broader post-structuralist concern with the instability of meaning. Ultimately, "Doubleluck" disrupts the viewer's expectations, offering a dynamic field for ongoing engagement and interpretation.