[no title] 1995

Curator: This energetic drawing, untitled, is by Georg Baselitz. Editor: It feels raw, like a first thought captured in ink. Curator: Indeed. Baselitz is known for challenging conventions. The apparent spontaneity in his mark-making often belies deeper considerations of post-war German identity and artistic expression. We have to consider the political and societal context. Editor: I'm struck by the materiality—the stark black ink on paper. It’s a direct process, almost a performance captured on the page. The production feels immediate, urgent even. Curator: The flowers and vague shapes create a tension. They hint at beauty but remain abstract, perhaps reflecting the fractured nature of identity and representation. Editor: It’s a study in the power of simple materials to convey complex emotions. Curator: Absolutely. The work invites us to contemplate the artist's process and the broader cultural landscape from which it emerged. Editor: I find myself drawn to the stark contrast and the evidence of its making, a powerful statement in its very simplicity.