The artwork, titled “Double Self-Portrait of the Artist,” was created by Dieter Roth in 1972. Associated with the Neo-Dada art movement, this piece is classified within the self-portrait genre.
The artwork presents an abstract representation of two figures juxtaposed within a single frame, rendered in a monochromatic scheme. The use of silhouette-like profiles, set against a backdrop of energetic, crosshatched lines, evokes both unity and division. The interplay of positive and negative space, along with the intricate linear texture, invites contemplation on the duality and fragmented nature of the self, a recurring theme in Roth’s oeuvre. The minimalist yet dynamic composition reflects the characteristic boldness and experimental spirit of the Neo-Dada movement.
