The artwork titled “Galaxy” by Vija Celmins, created in 1975, is a lithography that aligns with the Photorealism movement. It is categorized under the cloudscape genre and is part of the “Untitled Portfolio” series. This piece is currently housed in Tate Britain, London, UK.
The artwork captures a mesmerizing night sky, densely filled with celestial bodies. The black and white lithograph meticulously portrays a galaxy, with intricate speckles and luminous spots representing stars and galaxies against a dark backdrop. The precision and detail in the depiction evoke a sense of the vastness and wonder of the universe. This piece exemplifies Celmins’ adeptness at transforming astronomical imagery into an almost photographic representation, maintaining a balance between abstraction and realism.
