The artwork titled “Plate I from the series Rifts (Éclaircies)” is an abstract piece by Pierre Alechinsky, created in 1975 and falling under the Neo-Expressionism art movement. It is part of the “Rifts” series, showcasing Alechinsky’s distinctive style.
The artwork features a dominant blue background that frames an abstract white circular form in the center, bordered by black lines that are irregular and fluid. Intricate and slightly chaotic black shapes extend from the central circle, contributing to a dynamic composition. Within the white circle lies a smaller, centrally-placed image marked by red, appearing almost as a stylized figure or symbol. The artwork exhibits a combination of organic and geometric elements, embodying the experimental and expressive qualities characteristic of Neo-Expressionism.
