Ifrit is part of Richter's celebrated series of lacquer-behind-glass works, a technique he developed to create luminous, jewel-like color fields with extraordinary depth. The process involves applying industrial lacquer to the reverse side of glass, which is then mounted on Alu-Dibond for stability, producing surfaces that glow with an inner light impossible to achieve through conventional painting. The title references the Ifrit, a powerful supernatural being from Arabic and Islamic mythology, connecting this abstract work to a rich tradition of storytelling. This series, sharing titles drawn from One Thousand and One Nights, reflects Richter's lifelong interest in pairing rigorous formal abstraction with evocative cultural references. The work exemplifies his ongoing exploration of color, light, and materiality beyond the canvas.