Artist | Kazimir Malevich
Artist Story | Kazimir Malevich was a pioneering Russian avant-garde artist and the founder of Suprematism, a movement focused on basic geometric forms and non-representational abstraction. His work sought to transcend the material world by focusing on the emotional and intellectual power of pure forms, particularly the square. Malevich's groundbreaking art challenged conventional views of reality and art, leading to revolutionary developments in modern art.
Artwork Narrative | "White on White" is a pivotal work where Kazimir Malevich pushed the limits of abstraction to an unprecedented degree. By reducing the elements of the painting to a geometric figure barely differentiated from the slightly warmer white ground, Malevich eliminated depth, volume, and color, leaving behind only form and surface. The off-center positioning of the shape gives it the illusion of movement, emphasizing the materiality of the painting and its simplicity. The work not only marks a radical reinvention of the medium but also carries sociopolitical implications, reflecting the liberation felt in post-Revolutionary Russia. Malevich’s manifesto of 1919 expressed this exhilaration: “I have overcome the lining of the colored sky... Swim in the white free abyss, infinity is before you."
Original Medium | Oil on Canvas
Tones | White, Bone, Beige
Emotion | Minimalist, Liberating, Contemplative
Product Details | Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Simple, elegant design. Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface. Handmade by specialist picture framers. Delivered ready for hanging.
Collection | Figure and Form
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