Opus 62 A 1966

Hans Hinterreiter created "Opus 62 A" in 1966 using aquatint. Its composition is dominated by a series of curvilinear bands in earth tones, navy, and off-white, creating an illusion of depth. Floating within this abstract space are carefully placed orange squares. The texture is smooth, enhancing the geometric nature of the piece. Hinterreiter's formal approach invites a structuralist reading. The repetition of lines and shapes hints at an underlying system, a visual language that speaks to the artist's exploration of mathematical principles in art. The contrast between the flowing lines and the rigid squares sets up a semiotic tension, challenging any easy interpretation. The orange squares scattered through the piece function almost as signifiers, destabilizing the spatial logic. The artwork embodies a dynamic interplay of form and structure. It's a visual representation that engages with ideas of perception and order. Hinterreiter's "Opus 62 A" presents us with a structured yet open-ended exploration of abstract space, revealing how much can be said through line, color, and form.