The artwork, titled “Lackmus,” was created by Sigmar Polke in 1999. This piece belongs to the “New European Painting” art movement and falls within the “figurative” genre.
“Lackmus” is an intricate and expressive composition characterized by fluid lines, abstract forms, and a rich interplay of colors. The artwork features a blend of human figures and surreal, almost fantastical elements rendered in bold strokes of black ink against a backdrop of warm, earthy tones. The central scene appears to be a dynamic fusion of organic shapes and linear motifs, suggesting both movement and transformation. The use of contrasting colors and spontaneous brushwork evokes a sense of spontaneity and experimentation, hallmarks of Polke’s distinctive style.
