Arist #10: Anselm Kiefer

The first aspect I noticed in Anselm's work is his use of directional brush strokes that really enhance the paintings. The brush strokes help the viewer to decide what the actual objects in the painting are since they are more suggestive than actually outlined. His use of many small strokes come together to create a larger, very complex picture. The colors are more muted yet there are many in each painting. The blocks of color add contrast and really bring out the intensity in his work. I am in awe of his painting shown here. The detail is incredible, yet he creates the forms by using various blocks of color. The sense of depth makes you feel like you are actually walking through this structure.