Description
The work "Chief of Peasant" of 1934, by Kazimir Malevich, is revealed as one of the most intriguing pieces of the vast and diverse artistic production of the famous pioneer of suprematism. This portrait, particular in its execution and conceptualization, is erected as a testimony of one of the most notorious and transitional phases in the Malevich career, within its constant exploration and artistic evolution.
When observing the painting, the first thing that attracts attention is the deliberate absence of factions on the face of the peasant, which is represented by an elliptical blank space. This style, characteristic in Malevich's work during this period, denotes a departure from the traditional figurative techniques towards a more abstract and symbolic expression. This stylistic decision can be interpreted as a metaphor for the depersonalization of individuals under oppressive socio -political systems, a recurring theme in Malevich's artistic reflection.
The composition of "Peasant Chief" is remarkably marked by its simplicity and geometry. The peasant, dressed in simple and monochromatic outfits, is central in the work. The shapes are perfectly outlined, highlighting the color blocks that make up their clothing: red in the torso, black and white in the arms and a hat that mitigates the emptiness of the face. These elements generate a sensation of rigid and cohesive structure, while strong lines and contrasts highlight solidity and stability, characteristics that could refer to the working class that Malevich respects so much.
The use of color in this work is both austere and evocative. The predominant tones are red, black and white, in a neutral background that does not distract from the protagonist. The choice of red is not fortuitous; It is a color loaded with symbolism that connotes both vitality and passion and revolution and sacrifice, essential aspects in the narrative of many of the protagonists represented by Malevich, perhaps reflecting the aspirations and struggles of the Russian peasantry during the time.
"Peasant Chief", although it would seem like a transition and exploration work, continues to demonstrate Malevich's commitment to his search to simplify the forms and reveal the essence of the pictorial object. The decision to erase the lines of individualism in favor of the community can also be understood in the context of its continuous dialogue with the philosophical and social issues of its time. It is, without a doubt, a dialogue between the human and the suprahuman, a constant in its this artist.
Kazimir Malevich is perhaps better known for his iconic "Square Black" (1915) work, which marked a before and after establishing the principles of suprematism. However, in works such as "Peasant Chief", his ability to merge the abstract with the figurative and the social becomes equally evident. Malevich is not limited to the exploration of shapes and colors; He is deeply involved in the visual coding of the ideology and philosophy of his time.
In the end, "Peasant Chief" is more than a simple painting; It is a powerful and silent statement. It allows both critics and modern spectators to confront a multiplicity of meanings and emotions. This painting It becomes a mirror of the challenges and aspirations of an era, encapsulated in a face without identity, represented in Malevich's unique vision.
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