Description:

Sabine Pierick's series "Sortenrein" features a series of abstract representations as a central motif. The title "Sortenrein" refers to Pierick's approach, in which she focuses on the use of pure, unmixed materials such as coal and copper.

Formally, the works in this series are characterized by a reduced, minimalist imagery that relies heavily on the contrast between the dark background and the golden panes. However, Pierick uses various surface structures and patterns to create a range of moods and associations.

The first picture, with its finely structured, almost glittering surface, evokes a meditative, spiritual character.