Mare e Sole, 1992
Sea and Sun
MediumAcrylic on canvas
(H x W)150 × 180 cm
About the workUnder certain conditions, sunlight breaks down into its individual components and appears as a rainbow. Such natural phenomena, in which light, colours and movement combine, inspired Heinz Mack to start creating his “Chromatic Constellations” in 1991. The series of works is based on the understanding that light intensity becomes visible in bright colours. The Mönchengladbach-based artist demonstrated this in clearly structured patterns. As in this work, he often combines graduated and monochrome surfaces to create contrasts and emphasise the colours’ vibrancy.
AccessionKemp Collection Foundation
ProvenanceMay 1998 Willi Kemp (Cologne 1927 - 2020 Düsseldorf) acquired from the artist; 2011 Kemp Collection Foundation in the Kunstpalast acquired by gift of Willi Kemp
Inventory number0.mkp.2011.Kemp118
