“Cloud: Clouds and People” by the artist Karel Appel, created in 1984, belongs to the Art Informel movement and is categorized as figurative artwork. The artwork depicts a dynamic and abstract representation, characteristic of Appel’s style within this movement.
In this piece, bold strokes and vibrant colors dominate the composition. The central feature appears to be swirling, voluminous cloud formations rendered in swathes of brown, white, and orange hues, contrasted against a blue sky. Below these abstract cloud shapes, figures are depicted in darker tones, suggesting a grounded connection amidst the more ethereal clouds above. The figures are rendered in an abstract manner, with vivid shades of red, pink, and black, adding to the expressiveness and emotive quality of the scene. The combination of abstract cloud forms and figurative elements creates a juxtaposition that is both dynamic and evocative.
