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Heinz Mack — Licht-Regen-Relief (Light rain relief)
Heinz Mack

Licht-Regen-Relief (Light rain relief)

1958

A dynamic interplay of light and shadow is created through Mack's use of textured aluminium mounted on painted wood, producing a shimmering, rain-like visual effect across the surface. The rhythmic patterns of the metal capture and reflect ambient light, evoking the fleeting, ephemeral quality of falling rain. This work exemplifies Mack's exploration of light as a primary artistic medium, central to the ZERO movement's pursuit of pure visual sensation.

Medium
aluminium on painted wood

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 9, 2018

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Heinz Mack, Licht-Regen-Relief (Light rain relief), 1958

A dynamic interplay of light and shadow is created through Mack's use of textured aluminium mounted on painted wood, producing a shimmering, rain-like visual effect across the surface. The rhythmic patterns of the metal capture and reflect ambient light, evoking the fleeting, ephemeral quality of falling rain. This work exemplifies Mack's exploration of light as a primary artistic medium, central to the ZERO movement's pursuit of pure visual sensation.

Medium
aluminium on painted wood
Year
1958
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, German Artist, 20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Aluminium Medium, Kinetic Art, Minimalist Aesthetic, Male Artist, Avant-Garde, Light and Space, Light And Movement, Zero Movement, Geometric Abstraction, Aluminium, Zero Group, Silver Tones, Modern Master, Relief Sculpture, Geometric Patterns

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