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Sigmar Polke1967
- Attribution
- Sigmar Polke German, 1941-2010
- Medium
- Screenprint on white wove paper
- Physical dimensions
- 59.5 × 48 cm (23 7/16 × 18 15/16 in.)
- Credit line
- Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Delaney
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Source rights statement: © 2018 Estate of Sigmar Polke/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
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Sigmar Polke's use of dots duplicates the enlargement of photographic reproductions. This image represents a typical suburban residence. Devoid of any visible inhabitants, a human presence is inferred by the orderliness and familial nature of the surroundings; the empty, stage-like character of the setting motivates the viewer to insert actors and construct a narrative. The visual perspective and close proximity to the flowers, which obstruct a clear view, imbue our gaze with a voyeuristic feeling. The juxtaposition of foreground colors with a monochromatic background defines distinct planes, creating a visual tension that questions the nature of representation and perception.
Description: Art Institute of Chicago · CC BY 4.0