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The painting "Sun victory suit: an old watchmaker - 1913" by Kazimir Malevich is a work that not only reflects the audacity and innovative artistic vision of its creator, but also its deep involvement in the development of abstract art and The suprematism. When observing this fascinating work, a snapshot of the time in which it was conceived, loaded with symbolism and rupture with previous artistic traditions is revealed.
Malevich, born in 1879, was a pioneer of suprematism, an artistic movement that he founded and advocated by the supremacy of pure pictorial sensitivity about the representation of objects. In this work, created in 1913, the influence of that philosophy is already glimpsed, marking the path to geometric simplicity and the abandonment of objective representation that would characterize its subsequent work.
"Costume for the victory over the sun: an old watchmaker" is not a painting in the strict sense, but a costume design for a futuristic opera written by Mijaíl Matiushin and Alexéi Kruchonyj, entitled "Victoria on the Sun". This opera, which was a key event in the Cultural Aquelarre of the Russian avant -garde, challenged traditional scenic and narrative regulations, projecting its characters in an abstract and disarticulated world.
In the work in question, we observe an extremely geometric and simplified design. The figure of the "old watchmaker" is broken down into basic shapes and primary colors. The human form disintegrates in rectangles, squares and lines, revealing Malevich's intention to transcend the figurative. The chromatic palette is limited, predominantly black, white and a range of colors that includes red and green, providing a vibrant contrast and marking the silhouettes bluntly.
The designed suit suggests the influence of different contemporary currents and artists. Constructivism, which would soon emerge in the Russian artistic scene, has an obvious precursor here. Mechanical lines and shapes evoke a conjunction between the human and the machinic, reflecting an era in which technology began to radically transform everyday life.
This Malevich work also stands out for its performative nature and interaction with other media. Being a costume design, dialogues directly with the scenic space and theatrical representation, contributing to a total artistic experience that amalgama painting, sculpture, theater and music in an indivisible whole.
It is interesting to note how, in this initial phase of his career, Malevich already showed the germ of his supreme theory, although still retaining certain figurative elements. "Sun victory suit: an old watchmaker" is not only relevant for its aesthetic value, but also because of its place in the artist's evolution made greater abstraction. Subsequent works, such as its celebrated "Black Square" of 1915, would lead this search to the extreme, completely eliminating any recognizable reference to the tangible world.
Thus, this piece of 1913 is not only a window to the experimentation and radicalism of the Russian avant -garde, but also a testimony of the beginning of the radical transformation that Malevich would bring to modern art. His intrepid look and his willingness to break conventions continue to inspire and challenge contemporary spectators, making sure that his legacy will last as a milestone of artistic exploration and constant reinvention.
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