Abstraction Based on Flower Forms, V

Abstraction Based on Flower Forms, V by David Kakabadze

Abstraction Based on Flower Forms, V by David Kakabadze, created in the 1920s, is a dynamic work that highlights the artist’s innovative approach to abstraction. This painting is part of a series where Kakabadze deconstructs floral forms, exploring the essence of flowers through a modernist lens. Using a combination of sharp geometric shapes and fluid lines, Kakabadze captures the rhythm and movement inherent in natural motifs. The composition features a palette of earthy tones mixed with vibrant reds, greens, and blues, enhancing the contrast between the structured, angular elements and the softer, organic shapes. His application of layered textures and color creates a sense of depth and energy, reflecting his interest in both natural beauty and the principles of abstraction.

Kakabadze’s work on this series demonstrates his engagement with both Western avant-garde movements, like Cubism and Futurism, and traditional Georgian artistic elements. "Abstraction Based on Flower Forms, V" exemplifies his attempt to merge local cultural heritage with modernist innovations, offering a new visual language that transcends literal representation. Through his scientific understanding of optics and color theory, Kakabadze sought to convey the underlying structures and patterns found in nature. This piece, like others in the series, is housed in the Georgian National Museum in Tbilisi, where it remains a key example of Kakabadze's contribution to the development of 20th-century modernism and abstraction.

• Title: Abstraction Based on Flower Forms, V
• Artist: David Kakabadze
• Date: 1920s
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Style: Modernism, Abstraction
• Current Location: Georgian National Museum, Tbilisi
• Subject: An abstract exploration of floral forms using geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and layered textures to capture the movement and essence of nature.