2005. Encaustic, 300.0 x 500.0 cm. Kunsthaus Zürich.
§ 1بيانات الكتالوج

- 300.0 x 500.0 cm
هذا العمل الفني محمي بموجب حقوق الطبع والنشر
إن العمل الفني المعروض في هذه الصفحة محمي بموجب قوانين حقوق الطبع والنشر، مما يعني أنه لا يحق لنا قانوناً إنشاء أو بيع نسخ مطابقة له. وتُطبق هذه الحماية بموجب الاتفاقيات الدولية مثل الـ اتفاقية برن ووفقاً للقوانين الوطنية، بما في ذلك تلك المنصوص عليها في قانون حقوق الطبع والنشر في الولايات المتحدة - الباب 17.
وكبديل قانوني وراقٍ، نقدم أعمالاً فنية مخصصة ومرسومة يدوياً مستوحاة من العمل الأصلي. حيث يقوم فنانونا المهرة والمحترفون بدراسة أسلوب العمل الأصلي وأجوائه وجوهره الفني بعناية فائقة، لابتكار قطعة جديدة وفريدة تثير الشعور ذاته - مع بقائها عملاً أصيلاً بحد ذاته.
تتوافق هذه الطريقة تماماً مع لوائح حقوق النشر لأنها لا تتضمن نسخ أو تكرار العمل الفني المحمي، بل هي إعادة تفسير إبداعية؛ أي أنها لوحة جديدة مستوحاة من الأصل ولكنها ليست مطابقة له.
§ 2تجريدي
وصف القطعة المقتناة
Sigmar Polke’s ‘Levitation,’ created in 2005, is a monumental black and white photograph depicting a painterly image featuring astonished witnesses and hinting at hidden depths beyond the frame. It exemplifies Polke's signature blend of experimental techniques and subversive commentary.
السيرة الذاتية للفنان
استكشف العالم المبتكر لسيجمار بولكه (1941-2010)، الرسام والمصور الألماني الشهير بتقنياته التجريبية، وتعليقاته التحررية، ودمجه بين الفن وتفاصيل الحياة اليومية.
§ 3تعليق
A Vision Suspended in Time: The Enigmatic World of Sigmar Polke
In the vast landscape of contemporary art, few names resonate with as much mystery and technical audacity as Sigmar Polke. His masterpiece, Levitation, created in 2005, serves as a profound meditation on the very nature of perception. At first glance, the viewer is met with a seemingly banal tableau—a table laden with objects that ground the scene in reality—yet this familiarity is quickly subverted by an underlying sense of existential weight. A group of figures stands before this arrangement, their faces captured in a moment of shared perplexity and quiet observation. It is a scene that feels simultaneously frozen in a cinematic still and vibrating with the tension of an unfolding drama, inviting those who gaze upon it to question what is truly visible and what remains hidden beneath the surface of our daily lives.
The emotional resonance of Levitation lies in its ability to evoke a sense of profound displacement. Polke, whose early life was shaped by the tumultuous migrations of post-war Europe, infused his work with a lifelong skepticism toward fixed truths. In this monumental canvas, measuring an imposing 300 x 500 cm, that skepticism transforms into a haunting beauty. The artwork does not merely depict a moment; it captures the feeling of being suspended between memory and reality, between the tangible world we touch and the ephemeral shadows of history that haunt our collective consciousness.
The Alchemy of Decay: Technique and Texture
To encounter Levitation is to witness a masterclass in the manipulation of medium. Polke’s distinctive style is a breathtaking blend of photographic realism and painterly abstraction, achieved through the demanding technique of encaustic. By layering beeswax, resin, and pigment, he creates a surface that possesses an almost organic vitality. This process allows for a luminous quality that seems to glow from within, yet it is simultaneously interrupted by subtle distress and fractures. These intentional imperfections imbue the work with an inherent sense of decay, mirroring the artist's preoccupation with the passage of time and the inevitable transformation of all things.
For the discerning collector or interior designer, this texture offers an unparalleled sensory experience. The way light interacts with the resinous layers creates a dynamic visual field that changes as one moves around the piece. It is not a static image but a living entity. This layering process serves as a metaphor for memory itself—built upon layers of experience, some bright and clear, others obscured by the weathered patina of time. The result is a work of art that demands presence, offering a sophisticated depth that elevates any space it inhabits.
Historical Echoes and Symbolic Depth
The historical context of Levitation adds a layer of poignant gravity to its visual splendor. Produced in the wake of the September 11th attacks, the painting reflects Polke’s broader engagement with global instability and the fragility of established narratives. By drawing inspiration from filmic conventions, he utilizes the language of mass media to heighten the emotional impact, prompting viewers to consider how much of our "reality" is actually a construction of the images we consume. The figures in the painting, caught in their moment of observation, act as proxies for the viewer, reflecting our own anxieties and our search for meaning in an increasingly fractured world.
Symbolically, the artwork operates on multiple planes. The table, with its collection of objects, represents the material world, while the title Levitation suggests a spiritual or psychological transcendence—a lifting away from the mundane into the realm of pure thought and perception. For those seeking to bring a piece of art history into their homes, this reproduction offers more than mere decoration; it provides a gateway to a complex dialogue about existence, loss, and the enduring power of the human gaze. It is an investment in a profound intellectual and aesthetic experience that continues to challenge and inspire.
الأسئلة والأجوبة
هل تُعد "Levitation" من الأعمال الشهيرة في حركة Post-Impressionism؟
تندرج لوحة "Levitation" ضمن حركة Post-Impressionism، وتتمتع بمستوى شعبية Iconic.
هل تُحفظ قطعة "Levitation" في البلد الذي ينتمي إليه مبتكرها؟
لا - العمل الفني موجود خارج البلاد. تُعرض لوحة "Levitation" في سويسرا، بينما وُلد سيجمار بولكه في بولندا.
كيف يرتبط موضوع "Levitation" بالمواضيع المعتادة لدى سيجمار بولكه؟
يصور "Levitation" موضوعات painting, reflection, gravity, artist, witnesses, fabric, perspective، بينما تتمثل الثيمات المتكررة لدى سيجمار بولكه في experimentation, perception, surrealism, philosophical inquiry, critique, social commentary, protest, iconic image. وتُظهر المقارنة بينهما مدى ارتباط هذا العمل بالموضوعات المعتادة للفنان.



بالنسبة للأعمال الفنية أو النسخ المطبوعة التي يتجاوز طول أي من أضلاعها 105 سم (حوالي 41 بوصة)، سيتم شحن الإطار كمجموعة مفككة؛ حيث تضمن هذه الطريقة سلامة التوصيل وتمنع حدوث أي أضرار أثناء النقل.



