Untitled 1977

Hannelore Baron created this mixed media collage from found materials without a specified date, reflecting her interest in materiality and texture. The work is immediately striking for its subdued palette contrasted by a bold red rectangle. Baron arranges an assortment of fabrics, including what appears to be a fragment of a label with printed text. The composition is divided into unequal parts, creating a subtle asymmetry that prevents the eye from settling on a single point. Baron’s method of assemblage points to a fascination with the poetics of discarded items. By integrating these materials, Baron destabilizes traditional notions about the art object as precious. Her visual vocabulary can be seen as a structuralist approach to art making. Ultimately, it is Baron's commitment to form and texture that gives the work its enduring appeal, making it a significant contribution to post-war assemblage art.