ME 438 1940

This piece is a Hans Hinterreiter, made in 1940, with the title ME 438. Just look at this! It's constructed with such precision, yet still feels dynamic and alive. I can imagine Hinterreiter, maybe with a slide ruler, mapping out the shapes and then carefully, thoughtfully filling in the spaces. What was he thinking as he placed each shape? Was it all pre-planned, or did some of it emerge as he went along? I wonder what he made of the world around him? Was his approach a mathematical, technical process, or was he in search of beauty, or order? Perhaps he saw something in the everyday, in nature, or in geometry that fascinated him. I see echoes of constructivism, maybe even a touch of Op Art in the making. It all circles back, this ongoing conversation between artists, influencing and inspiring each other across time. Isn’t it amazing how a flat surface can hold so much thought and emotion?