Die Stickerin 2008

Neo Rauch's 2008 painting *Die Stickerin* (The Sticker) is a characteristically surreal depiction of a group of figures interacting with a series of yellow and green flags. The figures are rendered in a realist style, while the flags themselves appear almost ghostly, creating a sense of unease. Rauch's work often explores themes of memory, identity, and the relationship between the individual and society. The figures in this work seem to be engaged in a collective task, but the meaning of this task remains elusive. This ambiguity is a hallmark of Rauch's work, leaving viewers to grapple with the meaning of the scene and the potential symbolism within the artwork.