The artwork, titled “Ahatfenster,” was created by the artist Sigmar Polke in 2009. It belongs to the art movement known as New European Painting and falls under the genre of design. This piece is part of the “Grossmünster (Zurich), Stained Glass Windows (2009)” series.
The artwork is a stained glass window that features an array of agate slices embedded in the glass. The agates are of various colors, including earthy browns, vibrant oranges, and deep blues, showcasing their natural, unpolished beauty. The arrangement of the agate slices creates an intricate mosaic pattern that allows natural light to filter through, casting a colorful display inside the space it adorns. The window is set within a stone frame, enhancing the contrast between the organic forms and colors of the agates and the more rigid and neutral tones of the surrounding architecture. The artist’s skillful incorporation of the natural agate slices into the design exemplifies a unique fusion of nature and art.
