Vier uberlagerte zonen 1966

Max Bill’s artwork, "Vier uberlagerte zonen," presents us with an exercise in pure, geometrical form. It is comprised of interlocking squares and triangles, painted in shades of blue and purple. The composition is strikingly simple: a square canvas oriented diagonally, with smaller colored shapes filling the space. Bill's choice of cool tones lends the piece a serene, almost meditative quality. The flat application of paint emphasizes the materiality of the work, highlighting its existence as a constructed object rather than an illusionistic representation. Bill’s use of geometric abstraction aligns him with the principles of Concrete Art, which sought to create autonomous artworks free from external references or symbolism. The overlapping zones invite us to consider how these shapes interact, creating visual tension and harmony. Ultimately, this work challenges us to find beauty and meaning in the purest forms of geometric abstraction.