The artwork titled “Banister post, Huis De Lange, Alkmaar” was created by Theo van Doesburg and is associated with the Constructivism art movement. This sculpture encapsulates the geometric and abstract principles typical of the genre and movement, reflecting the artist’s adherence to form and structure.
The artwork exhibits a towering form, characterized by a tall, rectangular post that seamlessly transitions into a blocky, abstracted human-like face. The use of stark lines and geometric shapes conveys a sense of modernist abstraction, with an emphasis on the interplay between mass and void. The meticulous arrangement of the blocks to form facial features highlights van Doesburg’s skill in creating a symbolic yet minimalistic representation of human form. The post is split into two contrasting textures; the smooth and the rough, further enhancing the sculpture’s visual dynamics.
