Ahatfenster 2009 1 — Fine Art

Ahatfenster 2009 1 by Sigmar Polke shows a hazy mix of colour that looks like a window seen through fog. The title points to a view that is hard to read. Green, brown and dull red crowd together. Some spots are almost clear, others sit heavy and close.

The frame finish can follow the room: a light frame on a dark wall, a dark frame on a pale wall, or a wood frame beside wooden furniture. A fine art print sits in the frame and keeps the colours steady under indoor light. The paper does not shine.

It suits a hall corridor where you pass in a hurry and catch the blurred shapes first. On the wall beside the stairs, the green and brown tones sit against the plaster without pulling apart. The picture stays quiet from a short distance.