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Gerhard Richter — P16 Flow
Gerhard Richter

P16 Flow

2016

A mesmerizing cascade of fluid, intertwining colors flows across the surface in sweeping, organic movements, reflecting Richter's lifelong fascination with abstraction and the boundaries between control and chance. Mounted behind acrylic glass using the Diasec process, the chromogenic print achieves a luminous depth and razor-sharp clarity, enhancing the vibrancy of each layered hue. This work exemplifies Richter's ability to translate the gestural energy of his large-scale squeegee paintings into the photographic medium, blurring the line between painting and print.

Medium
Diasec-mounted chromogenic print on aluminium

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Gerhard Richter, P16 Flow, 2016

A mesmerizing cascade of fluid, intertwining colors flows across the surface in sweeping, organic movements, reflecting Richter's lifelong fascination with abstraction and the boundaries between control and chance. Mounted behind acrylic glass using the Diasec process, the chromogenic print achieves a luminous depth and razor-sharp clarity, enhancing the vibrancy of each layered hue. This work exemplifies Richter's ability to translate the gestural energy of his large-scale squeegee paintings into the photographic medium, blurring the line between painting and print.

Medium
Diasec-mounted chromogenic print on aluminium
Year
2016
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, Diasec Mounted, German Artist, Aluminium Mounted, Contemplative Mood, Photographic Print, Male Artist, Cool Tones, Fluid Forms, Contemporary Master, Chromogenic Print, Diasec Print, Late 20th Century, Meditative Mood, Photorealistic Style, Chromogenic Photography

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