The artwork titled “Suprematism. Two Dimensional Self Portrait” by Kazimir Malevich, executed in 1915, is an oil painting on canvas, embodying the Suprematism art movement. With dimensions of 80 x 62 cm, this abstract piece is housed in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In the artwork, Malevich utilizes basic geometric shapes to manifest his vision, a hallmark of Suprematist ideology. Dominant forms, including a large black square, a blue cone-like shape, a yellow rectangle, a small red square, and a brown ring, are strategically positioned against a white backdrop, creating an impression of dynamic spatial relationships. The stark contrasts and varied colors evoke a sense of purity and reduction to essential visual elements, reflecting Malevich’s departure from traditional representational art towards the abstract, exploring the potential of non-objective forms to communicate profound aesthetic experiences.
