Untitled [Exercise in dynamic and static composition and in overlapping using the square]

Eini Sihvonen

Created:
Movement:
c. 1950
Contemporary Art
key Notes:
Dynamic composition, Overlapping forms.
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Dimensions:
20.5 x 13.6 cm (8 1/16 x 5 3/8 in.)
medium:
Drawing
Difficulty:
Master
New game
story of the work:

"Untitled [Exercise in dynamic and static composition and in overlapping using the square]" by Eini Sihvonen exemplifies the artist's exploration of spatial relationships and compositional balance through the use of geometric forms. The work reflects Sihvonen's engagement with contemporary abstraction, emphasizing the interplay between movement and stillness within a structured framework.

Description of the work:

Eini Sihvonen's "Untitled [Exercise in dynamic and static composition and in overlapping using the square]" exemplifies a rigorous exploration of geometric abstraction, employing the square as a fundamental unit to investigate the interplay between dynamic and static visual elements. The work's layered composition invites viewers to engage with the tension and harmony created through overlapping forms, reflecting Sihvonen's commitment to the principles of modernist design and spatial perception.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Untitled [Exercise in dynamic and static composition and in overlapping using the square]