The artwork features a striking geometric composition in shades of gray and white. Distinct rectangular and angular shapes are prominently displayed, creating a sense of depth and movement within the frame. The overall aesthetic suggests a minimalist, yet dynamic approach, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow. The piece seems to explore themes of abstraction, balance, and the interaction between positive and negative space. The artist's intention may be to invite the viewer to contemplate the relationships between form, structure, and visual perception in a contemporary artistic context. ...
Sebastian Burger (b. 1980) is an artist living and working in Leipzig and Berlin. His practice walks a fine line between representative and abstract painting. The starting point for his work consists of stylised imagery, often composed in a manner akin to collage, alternating precisely executed illusionism with two-dimensional representation. His work bears the influence of the legacy of surrealism and magic realism, as well as the metaphysical painting of Giorgio de Chirico, who has become a centre of interest for a strong current of the emerging generation of young artists. ...
