Artwork
Μουσικο-ζωγραφική κατασκευή
Μουσικο-ζωγραφική κατασκευή is an unspecified painting by the Art Informel artist Mikhail Matiushin. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
This artwork by Mikhail Matiushin embodies a unique fusion of visual and auditory elements, translating sound into vibrant, geometric shapes. Characterized by bold colors and sharp angles, it defies traditional landscape or portrait conventions, instead evoking a dynamic, musical composition.
Subject & Meaning
The piece explores the concept of synesthesia, where colors and lines are used to evoke musical sensations. Matiushin aimed to capture the fluid, dynamic nature of sound through visual means, resulting in a composition where shapes fragment and reassemble in a playful, rhythmic manner.
Technique & Style
Matiushin's technique blends elements of Cubism with his own theory of 'Expanded Perception'. The work features disjointed forms and multiple perspectives, reflecting his interest in the fourth dimension and the idea of perceiving objects from numerous angles simultaneously.
History & Provenance
Created during a period of interdisciplinary experimentation in early 20th-century Russia, this artwork reflects Matiushin's engagement with futuristic groups and philosophical texts, notably those by Ouspensky, influencing his development of 'Synthetic Realism'.
Context
Part of a broader movement where Russian artists intersected art with science, Matiushin's work was also influenced by his teachings, where he practiced 'Organic Group' exercises with students, aiming to enhance perceptual abilities through collective physical and theoretical practices.
Legacy
This piece contributes to the legacy of avant-garde experimentation, particularly in the realms of synesthesia and multidimensional perception in art. It remains a significant example of how early 20th-century Russian art pushed the boundaries of sensory expression.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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