Fuji 6 1996

Gerhard Richter created "Fuji 6" using oil on canvas. Here, we see the symbolic power of color, particularly the dominant use of red. Historically, red signifies passion, sacrifice, and, notably, life force. Consider the long echo of red in art history: from the vivid frescoes of Pompeii, where red symbolized vitality, to its use in Christian iconography to depict the blood of Christ. Each application serves as a visual thread connecting humanity’s primal emotions. Yet, here, Richter distorts and deconstructs this potent symbol. This abstract expression of red evokes a subconscious unease, a disruption of conventional meaning. It's as if the primal, visceral energy of the color has been unleashed and then fragmented, mirroring our own fragmented memories.