Abstraction Based on Flower Forms, III by David Kakabadze
Abstraction Based on Flower Forms, III by David Kakabadze, painted in the 1920s, represents the artist’s unique approach to abstract art, combining geometric shapes and organic motifs inspired by nature. In this work, Kakabadze continues his exploration of floral forms through abstraction, breaking down the natural elements into stylized patterns, dynamic lines, and bold, contrasting colors. The composition balances between harmony and tension, as Kakabadze uses a vivid color palette with reds, yellows, and blues, interwoven with angular forms and curvilinear shapes that suggest the structure and movement of flowers. This painting demonstrates his attempt to capture the inner essence and rhythm of natural forms rather than their outward appearance.
Kakabadze was a leading figure in the Georgian avant-garde movement, known for blending local Georgian artistic traditions with Western European modernist influences, such as Cubism and Constructivism. "Abstraction Based on Flower Forms, III" exemplifies his desire to create a new visual language that integrates scientific knowledge, particularly in optics and color theory, with his deep appreciation for nature. This work is part of a broader series in which he experimented with abstract representations of flowers, reflecting his innovative spirit and his quest for a synthesis between form and meaning. The painting is held at the Georgian National Museum in Tbilisi, where it continues to be celebrated for its unique approach to modernism and abstraction.
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Title: Abstraction Based on Flower Forms, III
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Artist: David Kakabadze
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Date: 1920s
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Style: Modernism, Abstraction
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Current Location: Georgian National Museum, Tbilisi
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Subject: An abstract representation of floral forms, using geometric shapes, dynamic lines, and bold colors to convey nature's rhythm and essence.
