Description
The "gardener" (1911) painting by Kazimir Malevich is a fascinating work that embodies the author's transition from symbolism and impressionism towards a much more avant -garde and experimental style. Malevich, known for his crucial role in the development of suprematism, had not yet reached that revolutionary stage in 1911. However, in "gardener" some of the seeds of his innovative genius are already glimpsed.
The composition of the work is remarkable for its use of simplified shapes and vibrant colors. The gardener, the central character of the paint, is represented in a stylized way, a human figure in which the specific details have been reduced to highlight the basic structure and color blocks. Malevich chooses a palette that stands out for its contrasts: the dominant red of the gardener's attire is in a dialogue passionate about the green and oranges of the background and the lush plants. Such choice of colors not only captures the viewer's attention, but also suggests a dynamism and energy that seem to anticipate the break with the traditional forms that will be defined by its subsequent work.
The background of the paint is no less significant. The plants and elements of the garden, although schematized, are rich in texture and chromatic variety, which provides additional liveliness to the scene. This attention to texture and color application also reflects the influence of Fauvism, which at that time was exerting a considerable impact on many European artists.
A fascinating aspect of "gardener" is how Malevich experiences with the idea of plane and depth. The gardener and the environment seem to coexist in an almost two -dimensional tension, reducing the perspective and focusing the viewer in direct interaction with the shapes and colors on the surface of the paint. This effect, although subtle, prefigures the most radically abstract approach that Malevich would adopt in just a few years.
The year 1911 was a search period for Malevich, before his definitive incursion into suprematism, where pure geometric shapes and the absence of figurative representation would define his style. Works such as "Gardener" offer an invaluable window to this phase of their artistic development, showing not only its technical mastery, but also their willingness to explore and push the limits of visual expression. Other works of this era, such as "life is cheerful" (1907) or "La Collector" (1909), reflect such stylistic and formal concerns, although they maintain a closer relationship with naturalism and symbolism.
In conclusion, "gardener" is not just a manifestation of Kazimir Malevich's talent; It is an essential piece to understand the process by which a monumental artist went from the traditional and contemporary influences of his time towards one of the most innovative and radical proposals in the history of modern art. The painting captures a moment of transition and growth, and in it both the echoes of the past and the glimpses of the future resonate, promising the aesthetic revolution that Malevich was destined to lead.
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