50 U Heinrich-Heine-Str.

Corinne Wasmuht

Created:

Movement:

2009

Contemporary Art

key Notes:

Complex layering, Urban abstraction

Dimensions:

36 1/4 x 59 1/4 in. (92.1 x 150.8 cm)

medium:

Oil on wood

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"50 U Heinrich-Heine-Str." by Corinne Wasmuht, created in 2009, is a large-scale painting that exemplifies her intricate layering technique, merging digital and analog imagery to explore themes of urbanization and globalization. The work's impact lies in its ability to evoke a sense of disorientation and complexity, reflecting the multifaceted nature of contemporary urban life and the overwhelming flow of information in modern society.

Description of the work:

"50 U Heinrich-Heine-Str." by Corinne Wasmuht is a large-scale painting characterized by its intricate layering of imagery, which creates a complex, almost kaleidoscopic effect. The work employs a vivid color palette and a meticulous, grid-like composition, reflecting urban and digital influences through its overlapping architectural and abstract forms.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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