Opus 149 1962

This geometrical painting by Hans Hinterreiter is a trip! Look at these blocky shapes swirling around, a vortex of red, gray, and black. Imagine Hinterreiter in his studio, carefully plotting each segment, maybe even using mathematical equations. You can almost feel the precision and dedication that went into creating such a complex design. I can’t help but think about how a painting like this reflects the artist's mind. Is this a vision of order, a quest to capture something perfect? Each color feels carefully chosen, the textures smooth and deliberate. The edges of the shapes are so sharp; I wonder if he used tape? It reminds me of Bridget Riley’s Op Art, but with a softer, more dreamlike quality. It's like he's inviting us to step into his own private world, where math meets magic. Artists are always responding to each other, in conversation through paint, creating a kind of call and response across time.