Tate museum review

                                                           TRANSFORMED VISIONS
                                                                GERHARD RITCHER

                                                                 CAGED PAINTINGS

Lets talk transformed visions! The 1932-2013 German artist Gerhard Richter produced a series of abstract paintings and is considered one of the largest selling artists of the 21st century. "One has to believe in what one is doing, one has to commit oneself inwardly, in order to do painting"(Richter,2013). Taken from the words of Richter himself, painting is dedication and emotive. The colours depict a certain refrain of character, the dynamic shards of bold primary and secondary colours contrast significantly against the monotonous grey. Richter's technique separates the artist from the public's insight of the piece. Nevertheless the layering technique of the oil paint shows imminent expression. As a piece there is an almost confrontational state of emotion. War for most can fuel a cursive alternative interpretation of art. For Richter it payed off as his work plays well as interior art. The cold and yet distant effect of his work becomes a blurred setting for decor. As a fellow practitioner of oil painting, the squeegee abstractions brought to light an infusion  of graphical design, interior simplicity and the fine arts. As an exhibitor that shows collections ranging 5 decades, his work shadows a running social climate which highlights his sharp, decayed graphical vocabulary. This curiosity evoking work, contains a layering technique that forms texture and notes of detail that is said inspired by John Cage. Richter's exhibits "no direct link  between any particular work in this series and any composition by cage"(Transformed visions, Tate,2013), however engages similar contemporary vision. As an exhibitor at Tate Modern, in the transformed visions section, Richter's work provides an understanding of composition from a grass root level. Engaging the presumed upper clientele region, Richter's intimate large scale work considers a modern sophistication that naturally grows over time. Over the 50 year period, his work stands tall and eloquent. Visiting the free exhibitions of transformed visions at the Tate Modern inspires great minds and a timeless appreciation for abstract art.