Luftgesang des südlichen Himmels
Künstler/in
Erika Kastner
(1915 Graz, Steiermark - 1981 Graz, Steiermark)
Date1959
ClassificationsGrafik
MediumAquarell auf Papier
Dimensions436 × 335 mm; Rahmen: 69 × 53,5 × 2,5 cm
Credit LineArtothek des Bundes
Object number5651
DescriptionIn Luftgesang des südlichen Himmels (Celestial Voices of the Southern Skies), whose title is indicative of her time spent in and around the Mediterranean, a blue sphere hovers against a pale background of foggy whites and blue greys. In contrast to the drifting forms around it and the undulating horizontal lines in muted tones below, the radiance and perfect roundness of the sphere, rendered with simple yet intentional calligraphic brushstrokes, suggest a representation of a celestial body, suspended in the space over a horizon — over a body of water or rolling landscape. The modulations of color within the sphere, which become lighter towards the center indicate layers — possible gradations of a core. The drifting textures surrounding the sphere appear to be attracted inward, indicating a possible gravitational pull of the object.Text: Stephan Koja and Artothek des Bundes
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