His Most Famous Collage (Merz Picture 32 A - The Cherry Picture) - Kurt Schwitters
The undisputed master of picture collages, Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948), was a German artist with multiple talents ranging from sculpture, painting, and installation art to music & poetry.
His genre of collages, were collectively referred as 'Merz Pictures.
' One of Kurt's initial works in collage, "Merz Picture 32 A.
The Cherry Picture," stands out as a model work belonging to his pioneering art.
It came into existence at the time when Schwitters began venturing with the philosophies of the rebellious and non-conformist 'Dada Movement.
' Created in the year 1921, "Merz Picture 32 A.
The Cherry Picture," is a 91.
8cm X 70.
5cm collage, set in various media, including cork, wood, paper, cloth, metal, ink, oil paints, and pencil sketch.
This abstract piece is currently displayed at The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
The unique feature of "Merz Picture 32 A.
The Cherry Picture," is the representation of a very simple central idea (a bunch of cherries) against the backdrop of a highly articulate design.
The entire work is installed against a hard cardboard surface that facilitates the clipping of the miscellaneous material, while allowing others to be glued to it.
The central front piece is an old card, on which a bunch of cherries is printed.
It appears to be a part of a primary school learning series.
This card is also the singular well-lit object in the collage, making it a real eye-catcher.
Cherries symbolize newness and freshness, being among the first fruits of the season, and signify 'life' in Schwitters' "Merz Picture 32 A.
The Cherry Picture.
" The heavy background employs the use of mostly discarded material.
The first layer is that of randomly arranged cloth, mostly the small pieces of rug, used thick fabrics, and some synthetic pieces.
It is further mottled with torn newspaper, some brand labels, and papers with writing print.
Schwitters has added a curious blend of unorthodox and classic appeal to his collage through the placement of arbitrarily shaped (roughly resembling a golf club) wood over the left hand top of the card of cherries, juxtaposed with an old and worn out cigar pipe.
Over the right hand top of the card, there is a cork from a wine bottle, installed to add an aesthetic appeal to the work.
The nuances of the 'Abstract Art' and form have been a subject of interest for the viewers and the critics alike.
"Merz Picture 32 A.
The Cherry Picture," presents its cynicism in the most artistic way, without offense, claiming its undisputed place among the lead works of present times.
His genre of collages, were collectively referred as 'Merz Pictures.
' One of Kurt's initial works in collage, "Merz Picture 32 A.
The Cherry Picture," stands out as a model work belonging to his pioneering art.
It came into existence at the time when Schwitters began venturing with the philosophies of the rebellious and non-conformist 'Dada Movement.
' Created in the year 1921, "Merz Picture 32 A.
The Cherry Picture," is a 91.
8cm X 70.
5cm collage, set in various media, including cork, wood, paper, cloth, metal, ink, oil paints, and pencil sketch.
This abstract piece is currently displayed at The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
The unique feature of "Merz Picture 32 A.
The Cherry Picture," is the representation of a very simple central idea (a bunch of cherries) against the backdrop of a highly articulate design.
The entire work is installed against a hard cardboard surface that facilitates the clipping of the miscellaneous material, while allowing others to be glued to it.
The central front piece is an old card, on which a bunch of cherries is printed.
It appears to be a part of a primary school learning series.
This card is also the singular well-lit object in the collage, making it a real eye-catcher.
Cherries symbolize newness and freshness, being among the first fruits of the season, and signify 'life' in Schwitters' "Merz Picture 32 A.
The Cherry Picture.
" The heavy background employs the use of mostly discarded material.
The first layer is that of randomly arranged cloth, mostly the small pieces of rug, used thick fabrics, and some synthetic pieces.
It is further mottled with torn newspaper, some brand labels, and papers with writing print.
Schwitters has added a curious blend of unorthodox and classic appeal to his collage through the placement of arbitrarily shaped (roughly resembling a golf club) wood over the left hand top of the card of cherries, juxtaposed with an old and worn out cigar pipe.
Over the right hand top of the card, there is a cork from a wine bottle, installed to add an aesthetic appeal to the work.
The nuances of the 'Abstract Art' and form have been a subject of interest for the viewers and the critics alike.
"Merz Picture 32 A.
The Cherry Picture," presents its cynicism in the most artistic way, without offense, claiming its undisputed place among the lead works of present times.
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