Untitled 1984

This untitled work was made by Verena Loewensberg, using screen printing, a technique that bridges the gap between art and industry. Loewensberg’s simple geometric forms and limited palette, reduced to red, black, and white, create a composition that feels both systematic and playful. The screen printing process allowed for the precise application of color, giving the shapes their crisp edges and flat surfaces. The texture is smooth, almost clinical, which emphasizes the industrial nature of the production. Screen printing's origins lie in commercial applications, from posters to textiles. By embracing this technique, Loewensberg blurred the boundaries between high art and the everyday, questioning traditional notions of artistic skill and labor. There is an inherent tension between the mechanical reproduction of screen printing and the artist's intention. Ultimately, Loewensberg's choice of materials and processes encourages us to reconsider our understanding of art, challenging distinctions between fine art and craft.