Description
The work "Demons by asserting a sinner" (1914) by Kazimir Malevich presents a scene that challenges the traditional conceptions of art and invites us to enter a universe where reality and fantasy intermingle with boldness. Malevich, considered a pioneer of abstract and suprematist art, offers us here a vision that is located at the crossroads between symbolism and futurism, reflecting its transition to more abstract and geometric forms of expression that would characterize their subsequent work.
In the painting, demonic figures wrapped in an act of torture are observed, literally sawing a sinner. The demons are represented with stylized human figures, presenting elongated heads and disproportionate members who seem to evoke an infernal and grotesque dimension. The scene itself, raw and visceral, reminds us of the reasons for punishment and morality that have been a constant in European art since the Middle Ages.
Analyzing the composition, there is a marked fragmentation of the pictorial space. The figures are delineated with thick and curved lines, creating a sensation of constant and chaotic movement. The bodies seem to disintegrate and recover simultaneously, in line with the Cubist influences that Malevich assimilated during this stage of his career. The sawing of the sinner, an act of almost ritualistic violence, becomes the central axis of the composition, forcing the viewer to face a disturbing and reflexive representation about the nature of punishment and redemption.
The color in "demons by asserting a sinner" is vibrant and contrasting. Red and orange tones predominate, which not only suggest fire and pain, but also psychological anguish and emotional intensity. These warm colors are counteracted by areas of blue and green, which add a surreal and cold dimension to the scene, balancing the composition and highlighting the tension between the elements.
One of the most interesting aspects of this work is the way in which Malevich plays with perception and spatiality. The overlapping planes and deliberate distortions of the figures and funds create an atmosphere of unreality that defies the logic and visual expectations of the viewer. This technique prefigures its subsequent abandonment of figurative representation in favor of suprematism, an artistic current that he would found and develop, marked by the supremacy of pure geometric shapes and color.
"Demons by asserting a sinner" is not only evidence of Malevich multifaceted talent, but also a will of his ability to innovate and challenge the artistic norms of his time. Through this painting, the artist shows us his unique ability to merge elements of mythology, religion and modernity in a single composition that is not only disturbing, but also deeply evocative. It is a work that, more than a century after its creation, continues to raise admiration and debate between critics and art enthusiasts.
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