Opus 52 1958

Hans Hinterreiter made this compelling painting, titled "Opus 52", using paint on canvas. It’s a geometrical kaleidoscope in shades of purple, red and green, arranged in a way that hints at movement. Look at the way the shapes turn in the center. It reminds me of a blooming flower or a spinning top, don't you think? I wonder, was Hinterreiter thinking about nature, math, or maybe a bit of both? I can imagine him carefully planning each shape, each color, making sure they fit together just right. There's a real sense of precision here, but also a playful, improvisational spirit. I bet he had so much fun mixing those colors! It feels like he is trying to build his own world. I can imagine him saying “look, here's how I see things, mathematically, aesthetically.” I see him in conversation with folks like Hilma af Klint, or Agnes Martin. What do you see?