Hommage à Stravinsky 1976

Endre Rozsda created *Hommage à Stravinsky* on canvas using oil paints. The materiality of oil paint allows for a dense accumulation of color, almost obscuring the canvas surface itself. Rozsda's process involved layering intricate forms and vibrant colors, creating an effect of dynamic energy and movement. This piece involved an intensive studio process, and each layer of paint required skilled application and control. The work reflects an aesthetic tradition, emphasizing color and texture, but it’s also connected to wider social issues of labor and artistic production. Consider the sheer amount of work involved in applying each layer, from the initial sketch to the final touches. Rozsda challenges traditional distinctions between fine art and craft. He invites us to appreciate not only the visual outcome but also the dedicated work involved in its creation.