Studie zu SWF 44 1951

Hans Hinterreiter made this Studie zu SWF 44, it's hard to say what with, but the geometry is quite something. I get the feeling it might be screen printed. I see it as a process where Hinterreiter sets some rules and parameters, and then lets the logic of the system play out. The shapes are all precise, like sharp teeth, but the overall effect is a kind of controlled explosion. Look at how the red and white shapes interact with the black background – it's like a visual push and pull, a dance of positive and negative space. It reminds me of Bridget Riley's Op Art, but with a more aggressive edge, maybe because of the limited palette. Ultimately, it's a study, which means it’s open to interpretation. It embraces that ambiguity, inviting us to see something new each time we look at it.