The artwork, titled “Potato House (Kartoffelhaus),” was created by the artist Sigmar Polke in 1967. It belongs to the Conceptual Art movement and is an illustration.
The artwork consists of a life-sized skeletal framework resembling a house. The structural grid is composed of intersecting rods, with each intersection adorned by a potato. The framework forms a three-dimensional cage-like structure, embodying a minimalist and conceptual approach. The enclosure permits a glimpse of the interior, invoking curiosity and contemplation. The presence of a person inside the structure accentuates its scale and interactive nature, inviting viewers to engage with the piece on both a physical and intellectual level. The backdrop features large canvases adorned with abstract calligraphy, complementing the conceptual genre of the work. The overall presentation is thought-provoking, highlighting Polke’s innovative exploration of form and materials.
