Vision Rouge 1944

Here we see “Vision Rouge,” an undated work by Asger Jorn. It's a painting dominated by a fiery red hue, a colour that seeps into every corner of the canvas, creating an intense, almost overwhelming visual experience. Jorn presents a composition built from fragmented shapes and forms. These components, rendered in a palette of blues, yellows, and greens, jostle against the red backdrop. The colour creates an interesting tension between the abstract and the figurative, with some viewers deciphering human figures, while others see only an arrangement of geometric forms. This interplay between abstraction and representation invites us to consider how the act of seeing is inherently subjective and dependent on our individual experiences and cultural codes. Jorn's work challenges the notion of fixed meaning, encouraging us to question the established values. The dominant red, therefore, serves not only as an aesthetic choice but also as a destabilizing force, challenging our perceptions and inviting continuous interpretation.