Roitburd VS Caravaggio. Opus # 006 2009

This painting by Alexander Roitburd, created in 2009, is a postmodern exploration of artistic influence and appropriation. The title, "Roitburd VS Caravaggio," directly references the artist's engagement with the Italian Baroque master, Caravaggio. The work incorporates elements of Caravaggio's style, particularly the dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and the depiction of realistic figures, but Roitburd subverts these elements with contemporary additions like abstract patterns, colorful lines, and geometric shapes, which he overlays onto the canvas. This creates a jarring dialogue between traditional and modern art, highlighting Roitburd's own artistic voice within the context of art history.