Opus 136 1961

Hans Hinterreiter created "Opus 136" sometime during his career, but like much of his work, the exact date is not available. Hinterreiter, a Swiss artist, explored mathematical relationships and color theory in his art. In the mid-20th century, when Hinterreiter was active, abstraction was more than just an aesthetic choice; it was a way to speak to a world rapidly changing, fraught with political tension. His work, while seemingly removed from the concerns of identity politics, subtly challenges traditional notions of representation. "Opus 136", with its geometric forms and swirling lines in varying tones of purples and greys contained within a circle, invites us to consider the hidden structures that shape our perceptions. It’s a reminder that even in abstraction, there is a reflection of the world around us. The repetition and symmetry in his work can be seen as a search for order and harmony during an era marked by chaos and uncertainty. The emotive quality of the shapes and colours make it so personal.