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Gundi Falk (1966) Cubist Embrace - Large painting on canvas
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Product description
* Artist: Gundi Falk (1966) Austria
* Title: Cubist Embrace
* Date: Circa 2000
* Technique: Painting on canvas
* Dimensions: 97 × 78 cm
* Condition: Good overall condition. Minor signs of wear consistent with the age of the work.
* Framing: Sold unframed
Description and analysis of the work: "Cubist Embrace" develops a dense and structured composition where the bodies seem to intertwine within a confined space. The deliberately fragmented forms unfold in powerful curves and stylized volumes, suggesting a sensual union without ever resorting to descriptive representation.
The thick, assertive black line structures the whole. It defines the planes, articulates the masses, and creates a sustained visual rhythm. This composition recalls Pablo Picasso's Cubist explorations, particularly in his deconstruction of the human figure to reveal its internal dynamics and expressive energy.
The palette, dominated by shades of blue, green, and gray, reinforces the unity of the composition. Internal nuances, achieved through hatching and gradations, lend depth and modeling to the volumes. This tension between formal simplification and anatomical suggestion gives the work a presence that is both sculptural and vibrant.
The influence of Cubism is perceptible in several aspects:
* The fragmentation of bodies and the interweaving of planes
* The synthesis of volumes into simplified organic forms
* The compact and frontal spatial construction
However, Gundi Falk asserts a personal style through free gestures and a sensitive use of paint. The surface of the canvas reveals the brushstrokes, creating a subtle vibration that humanizes the formal rigor. The work thus oscillates between abstraction and figuration, between structural analysis and emotional intensity.
With its large format, this canvas has a truly striking presence on the wall. It appeals to collectors who appreciate modernist heritage and contemporary reinterpretations of the universal theme of the embrace.
Artist Biography
Gundi Falk, born in 1966 in Salzburg, Austria, is a visual artist whose practice lies at the intersection of painting and experimental photography. She is particularly known for her research on chemigram, developed in collaboration with Pierre Cordier.
Her work explores the notions of matter, transformation, and process. Gesture, trace, and temporality are central elements of her approach. Since the late 1990s, she has exhibited regularly in galleries, museums, and international art fairs in Europe, the United States, and Asia.
Selected major international exhibitions
* 1998 – Gallery at the Assignment Theater, Taipei, Taiwan
* 2005 – Grand Casino Bern, Bern, Switzerland
* 2006 – Le Corbusier, Marseille, France
* 2007 – Cedefop Gallery, Thessaloniki, Greece
* 2009–2010 – The Museum of New Art, Pärnu, Estonia
* 2014–2015 – The Heckscher Museum of Art, Modern Alchemy – Experiments in Photography, with Pierre Cordier, New York, USA
* 2014 – Von Lintel Gallery, Los Angeles, USA
* 2015 – Haines Gallery, San Francisco, USA
* 2016 – Paris Photo, Paris, France
* 2019 – 1st Photography Biennial, Brussels, Belgium
* 2024 – HANGAR Photo Art Center, Brussels, Belgium
"Cubist Embrace" is an emblematic work from Gundi Falk's pictorial period around the year 2000. Combining the legacy of modernism, graphic power, and sensual tension, it represents a significant acquisition for a collection attentive to the dialogue between Cubist tradition and contemporary creation.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsMulti ColorMaterialCanvasNumber of items1Height98 cmWidth78 cmDepth2 cmSigns of usageStains, Scratches
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Batalha, PortugalOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 59 sales