Description
Kazimir Malevich, one of the most prominent figures of abstract and founder of suprematism, achieved in his work "athletes" of 1931 a masterful synthesis of the artistic tendencies of his time and his own aesthetic convictions. The painting reveals, at first glance, a scene of four stylized figures, stripped of realistic details but impregnated with a geometric structure that denotes a deep study of forms.
In "athletes," human figures occur schematically, with bodies that seem built from rectangles and blocks. The characters are standing, aligned but slightly outdated, each with a position that suggests some dynamism, reminiscent of the futuristic aesthetics that influenced Malevich so much. The use of flat and bright colors predominantly red, blue, white and black not only captures the attention of the observer but also emphasizes the purity of the forms, moving away from any attempt at three -dimensional representation or realistic shades.
The background plane, marked by horizontal colored stripes, reinforces this idea of abstraction and creates an effect of division of the composition that serves both to organize the pictorial space and to suggest a metaphysical landscape, beyond any concrete reference to a scenario real. This background treatment and figures is a manifestation of the suprematist language that Malevich defended, where the supremacy of pure sensitivity of art about the objective representation of the world was the ultimate goal.
It is interesting to note that, although the title "Athletes" suggests a dynamic and active topic, the representation is static and serene. This contrast can be interpreted as a reflection on the idealization of the human figure in the era of artistic avant -garde, where physical appearance and action are sublimated in favor of an introspective exploration of form and color. Thus, Malevich transcends the mere act of painting atlectic figures and ventures into the construction of a meditation and contemplation space.
In the context of Malevich's artistic production, "athletes" is in a period in which the artist, after having exhausted the possibilities of pure suprematism with works such as "black square," began to reintegrate figurative elements in his work, although always filtered through their geometric language. This work represents a synthesis of its previous explorations and a reaffirmation of its ability to transform the spectator's perception, inviting it to see beyond the surface and to question their own perceptions about art and reality.
"Athletes" is still a faithful exponent of the Malevichian proposal: break with pre -existing conventions to offer a new way of understanding and experiencing art. The work, which challenges easy categorizations, continues to be a centerpiece of study for those interested in avant -garde movements and the evolution of abstract art in the twentieth century. The contemplation of this piece places us in a turning point where the shape is transformed into concept and the color into emotion, to provide a unique look at the genius of Kazimir Malevich.
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