Student Artwork Guide

Name Class Date

Thomas Riesner, IMAGE:21 (2019). Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder.

The facts

Artist: Thomas Riesner wahooart.com/en/artists/thomas-riesner/
Artist’s dates: 1971 – ?
Painted: 2019
Original size: 20 x 30 cm
Movement: Op Art Patterns designed to make a flat, still surface appear to vibrate, bulge or move.

Copyright This work is treated as still under copyright. Thomas Riesner was born in 1971 and has no recorded death date; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

IMAGE:21 — Thomas Riesner

How big is it?

The original measures 20 × 30 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When was this painted?

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Row above: the year. Row below: the artist's age in that year.

Painted when the artist was 48. 0 of the 53 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Shaded: the lifetime of Thomas Riesner (1971–?) ▲ this work, 2019

Compare with

Fear 2 15×21cm Ink ×paper 2022, 2022 wahooart.com/en/art/thomas-riesner-fear-2-15x21cm-ink-xpaper-2022-D3GQ2F-en/
Dread 1 15×21cm Ink ×paper 2022, 2022 wahooart.com/en/art/thomas-riesner-dread-1-15x21cm-ink-xpaper-2022-D3GPXL-en/
Subsoil 15×21cm Ink ×paper 2022, 2022 wahooart.com/en/art/thomas-riesner-subsoil-15x21cm-ink-xpaper-2022-D3GQ3R-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

More works to set beside this one: wahooart.com/en/art/similar/thomas-riesner-image-21-D6HTWM-en/

Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Rosy Brown #9d9d9d

Catalogued palette

#9D9D9D
#FBFBFB
#555555
#D5D5D5

Palette: Pastels The dominant colour family in the image.
Main colour name: Rosy Brown
Intensity: Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Serene How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Unified Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Brilliant How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

Where in the world is this painting looked at?

under 1%
1–3%
3–8%
8–20%
20% and over

This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Thomas Riesner over the last twelve months — 2 countries in all.

The ten leading countries

1 China 85.7%
2 Germany 14.3%

Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

The 14 most looked-at works by Thomas Riesner

1 Arrive 2, 2022 17.6%
2 Shadow 1, 2023 11.8%
3 Soul Maze: 1, 2023 5.9%
4 Subsoil 15×21cm Ink ×paper 2022, 2022 5.9%
5 Dread 2 15×21cm Ink ×paper 2022, 2022 5.9%
6 Go in 1(1), 2023 5.9%
7 Nightmarish 2 15×21cm Ink ×paper 2022, 2022 5.9%
8 Soul Maze :2, 2023 5.9%
9 Feeling Faint 1 15×21cm Ink ×paper 2022, 2022 5.9%
10 Untitled, 2019 5.9%
11 Untitled, 2019 5.9%
12 Untitled, 2019 5.9%
13 Untitled, 2019 5.9%
14 IMAGE:21, 2019 this painting 5.9%

Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 53 works by this artist, of which 14 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 14 of them, with 5.9% of that attention.

Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

Artist

Thomas Riesner

Born in Leipzig, Germany

early life and the genesis of artistic expression

thomas riesner, born in 1971 in leipzig, germany, embarked on his artistic journey in the early 1990s. this period marked the beginning of an intensive engagement with painting, which would eventually become the cornerstone of his oeuvre.

artistic genre and medium diversification

thomas riesner's work is intrinsically linked to the art brut genre, characterized by its raw, unbridled expression. his creative palette extends beyond painting, incorporating drawing, etching, and other mediums. this versatility not only showcases his technical dexterity but also underscores his innate desire for experimentation.

notable artworks and their significance

powerlessness:1 (41 x 30 cm, art brut, indian ink) - a poignant example of riesner's ability to evoke powerful emotions through minimalist compositions.

transitoriness (41 x 30 cm, art brut, indian ink) - this piece encapsulates the ephemeral nature of human experience, a theme prevalent in riesner's body of work.

untitled (20 x 25 cm, art brut, indian ink) - demonstrates riesner's propensity for exploring the abstract, often resulting in deeply introspective pieces.

museum collections and online platforms

while thomas riesner's work is not exclusively housed in a single museum, his art can be found on various online platforms. for enthusiasts and collectors, AllPaintingsStore's collection of thomas riesner's artworks serves as an invaluable resource, offering a comprehensive overview of his artistic trajectory.

conclusion

thomas riesner's oeuvre, characterized by its unflinching honesty and creative experimentation, solidifies his position within the art brut movement. as we continue to navigate the complexities of human emotion through art, riesner's work stands as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of creativity.

visit thomas riesner's powerlessness:1 to delve deeper into his art brut expression.

explore the thomas riesner gallery on AllPaintingsStore for an extensive collection of his artworks.

discover more about thomas riesner's artistic world and the art brut movement through these resources: the museum collection hugo fischer (bühl, germany) thomas riesner | AllPaintingsStore

Where to read more

The artist Thomas Riesner wahooart.com/en/artists/thomas-riesner/
Similar works More works to compare wahooart.com/en/art/similar/thomas-riesner-image-21-D6HTWM-en/

Find this online

QR code linking to the download page for IMAGE:21

wahooart.com/en/art/download/thomas-riesner-image-21-D6HTWM-en/

Cite this artwork

MLA: Riesner, Thomas. IMAGE:21. 2019, https://wahooart.com/en/art/thomas-riesner-image-21-D6HTWM-en/
APA: Riesner, Thomas (2019). IMAGE:21 [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/thomas-riesner-image-21-D6HTWM-en/
Chicago: Thomas Riesner. IMAGE:21. 2019. https://wahooart.com/en/art/thomas-riesner-image-21-D6HTWM-en/
Harvard: Riesner, Thomas (2019) IMAGE:21. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/thomas-riesner-image-21-D6HTWM-en/

IMAGE:21 — Thomas Riesner

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
How many faces can you find? ____ (our catalogue counts 1 — do you agree?)
Look back at Fear 2 15×21cm Ink ×paper 2022 (2022), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
Op Art: Patterns designed to make a flat, still surface appear to vibrate, bulge or move. Where can you see that in this work?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

Questions & Answers

Which artist is "IMAGE:21" attributed to?

"IMAGE:21" was created by Thomas Riesner. The information on this page describes Thomas Riesner's original work.

What is the creation date of "IMAGE:21" by Thomas Riesner?

"IMAGE:21" dates from 2019. The date places the work within Thomas Riesner's career and its era.

Is "IMAGE:21" by Thomas Riesner a light or a dark artwork?

"IMAGE:21" by Thomas Riesner is recorded as brilliant, with a luminous luminance.

How do I discover artworks close to "IMAGE:21" by Thomas Riesner?

The Similars page of "IMAGE:21" by Thomas Riesner presents related artworks.

How old was Thomas Riesner when creating "IMAGE:21" in 2019?

Thomas Riesner made "IMAGE:21" at the age of 48. The artist was born in 1971 and the work is dated 2019.

How much light do the colors of "IMAGE:21" appear to reflect?

The luminance recorded for "IMAGE:21" by Thomas Riesner is luminous.

What are the dimensions of the original "IMAGE:21" by Thomas Riesner?

The original "IMAGE:21" by Thomas Riesner measures 20 x 30 cm.