Kinderstern
A bold geometric composition of angular forms and flat planes of color, *Kinderstern* reflects Imi Knoebel's signature minimalist vocabulary rooted in the traditions of the Bauhaus and the teachings of Josef Albers. Rendered in acrylic on wood, the work's hard-edged shapes and luminous hues create a dynamic interplay between structure and color. The title, meaning "children's star" in German, hints at a sense of wonder and simplicity beneath the work's rigorous formal abstraction.
- Medium
- acrylic on wood
- Location
- Phillips, Salt Lake City, UT
- Spotted At
- Auction House · PhillipsView on map
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
February 10, 2016
Artists in conversation
Ellsworth Kelly
American · b. 1923
Kelly's hard edged geometric abstractions on shaped panels share the same bold flat planes of color and rigorous formal language seen in Kinderstern. Both artists use luminous acrylic hues and angular forms to create dynamic tensions between color and structure.
Frank Stella
American · b. 1936
Stella's shaped panel works and geometric minimalist compositions mirror Knoebel's constructivist vocabulary with bold color fields and hard edged angular forms. His exploration of the physical boundaries of the picture plane directly parallels the formal concerns visible in Kinderstern.
Karl Benjamin
American · b. 1925
Benjamin's geometric abstractions feature the same luminous colorful palette and flat angular forms that define Kinderstern, working within a constructivist tradition that prioritizes color interaction and bold formal simplicity. His work shares the playful yet rigorous quality that Knoebel achieves in this piece.
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