Signed lower center.
Sizes:
Frame: 18 × 14 in | 48 × 38 cm
Artwork: 13 × 9.5 in | 33 × 24 cm
Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed.
This artwork encapsulates a transcendent use of color and texture that draws the viewer into a contemplative space. Soft gradients and layered pigments create an almost tactile depth, as if color itself is breathing within the canvas.
The atmospheric surface suggests an intimate exploration of perception, where colors become experiences, filling the viewer’s space with quiet yet profound emotion. This piece exemplifies the idea of color as a living presence, transforming the canvas into a vessel for sensory immersion.
Gotthard Graubner, born in Erlbach, Germany in 1930, was a renowned German painter whose explorations in color and texture have marked him as a key figure in abstract art. Graubner studied at the Academy of Arts in Berlin and later in Dresden, developing a distinct style that focused on the emotional and spatial qualities of color. His early works explored expressionism, but by the 1960s, he began creating his signature “color-space bodies“, soft, cushion-like paintings that blur the boundaries between painting and sculpture. These works invite viewers to immerse themselves in color, perceiving its depth and atmosphere.
A pivotal shift in Graubner’s career came with his use of multiple layers of gauze and pigment, producing “Farbraumkörper” (color space bodies) that seem to glow with light from within. His work is often described as “meditative” and “sensory,” seeking to transcend representation in favor of pure emotional resonance. Graubner’s installations and paintings have been exhibited internationally, including at Documenta and the Venice Biennale. His influence extends beyond abstraction, redefining the power of color in modern art and solidifying his legacy as a visionary of atmospheric abstraction.
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