Turn Your Back on Me
June 4th, 2008 by Sou
This one’s dedicated to Kov.
I know it’s been ages since I last updated this blog, I know..I know. Anyway, I’ve been trying to think of a painting to come back with, and I’ve been juggling a few around; I’ve finally settled on Betty by Gerard Richter.
Betty (1988)
No, it isn’t a photograph. I’m serious, it isn’t! So not only is Richter’s painting of his daughter’s back, but it’s as if he’s giving his back to conventional perceptions of portraits. I personally love the contrast and focus in the painting; the white and red against the monochrome background is stunning.
So, what do you think of this painting?
