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Torben Giehler — Ridge Racer
Torben Giehler

Ridge Racer

Ridge Racer by Torben Giehler is a dynamic acrylic on canvas work that showcases the German artist's signature geometric abstraction, with bold, hard-edged lines and vivid color fields evoking a sense of speed and spatial depth. Drawing inspiration from the visual language of video games and digital culture, the painting translates pixelated, low-resolution aesthetics into a large-scale, high-impact composition. The interplay of angular forms and racing-inspired energy creates a tension between the flatness of the canvas and an almost illusionistic sense of movement and dimension.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

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Under the Influence

April 8, 2014

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Torben Giehler, Ridge Racer

Ridge Racer by Torben Giehler is a dynamic acrylic on canvas work that showcases the German artist's signature geometric abstraction, with bold, hard-edged lines and vivid color fields evoking a sense of speed and spatial depth. Drawing inspiration from the visual language of video games and digital culture, the painting translates pixelated, low-resolution aesthetics into a large-scale, high-impact composition. The interplay of angular forms and racing-inspired energy creates a tension between the flatness of the canvas and an almost illusionistic sense of movement and dimension.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Abstract Art, German Artist, Acrylic On Canvas, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Contemporary Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Racing Theme, Early 2000s

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