Seeger, Nadine - Malerei, Adern

About this work

This painting shows a bright red shape covering most of the canvas, like a mountain or a wave. Behind it, you can see a faded old map with town names and roads, peeking through the red like it’s half-hidden. The red looks thick and textured, almost like it was painted with heavy brushstrokes. The contrast between the bold red and the faded map creates a striking effect. The map’s details—towns, rivers, and borders—are still visible but feel erased by the red. Look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.