Mensaje metacrome 1960

Mathias Goeritz made "Mensaje metacrome," using gold leaf, evoking the spiritual and emotional landscape that defined much of his work. Goeritz, grappling with the aftermath of World War II and a deep sense of existential questioning, sought to create art that transcended mere representation. Born in Germany and later finding a creative home in Mexico, his work embodies a fusion of European modernism and pre-Columbian art forms. This piece exists within a broader context of post-war art, where artists explored non-representational forms to convey deeper truths. Goeritz's use of gold is particularly resonant, a material historically associated with divinity, power, and transcendence. "Art is only a pretext," he once stated, suggesting a pursuit of something beyond the aesthetic. The textured surface and subtle variations in the gold create a meditative, almost ethereal experience. "Mensaje metacrome" invites us to consider art's capacity to offer solace, provoke reflection, and connect us to something beyond our immediate reality.