Untitled 1986

Editor: This mixed-media intaglio print is an Untitled work from 1986 by Rolf Winnewisser. It definitely hits you with a strong visual punch, doesn't it? It's almost overwhelming with its abstract forms and, particularly, all that vibrant red. What do you see in it, beyond the initial visual impression? Curator: It *is* a lot, isn't it? Like diving headfirst into a swirling pool of raspberry cordial, heady and intense. Winnewisser really pushes the boundaries here, layering forms and textures to create a sense of dynamic, almost chaotic, energy. Do you get a sense of geometric abstraction mashed together with free-form expressionism? Editor: I can definitely see both now that you mention it. I was so focused on the intensity I didn't notice the balance. Curator: Exactly! It's about finding that strange harmony within what appears disordered. I'm curious; do you find yourself wanting to make sense of the image, or just let it wash over you? Editor: That’s a good question. At first, I wanted to find some sort of concrete imagery. But I think it’s more rewarding to just... feel it. To experience the rawness of the shapes, lines, and colors. The overall effect becomes the meaning, not a search for symbolic components. Curator: Yes, exactly! And that to me, is the heart of Abstract Expressionism – a moment, raw emotion transformed into a visual encounter. So it seems, ultimately, Winnewisser's achieved his intent, don’t you think? Editor: Absolutely. Thanks, I now see a very cohesive intent! Curator: My pleasure; isn't it interesting how our perceptions can evolve, deepen, with a little gentle prodding and shared viewing?