Green-Blue-Red 1993

Gerhard Richter created this painting, 'Green-Blue-Red,' to explore colour and texture. At first glance, the interplay of these three blocks of colour may seem simple, but observe how Richter destabilizes any fixed meaning through his distinctive technique. The blurring and dragging of the paint creates vertical striations that disrupt the colour fields. The primary colours bleed into one another, challenging any clear separation or definition. This effect is further emphasized by the almost industrial texture and materiality, hinting at a mechanical or photographic process rather than traditional brushwork. Richter's work can be understood as a commentary on the nature of representation and abstraction. It uses basic visual elements to challenge our perceptions, reminding us that what we see is not always stable or easily categorized. The unsettling and ambiguous composition invites an ongoing interpretation of colour and form.