The artwork, titled “Promotional poster for Rezinotrest,” was created by Alexander Rodchenko in 1923 in Moscow, Russian Federation. This piece falls under the genre of poster art.
The artwork exemplifies the Constructivist style, marked by its bold use of geometric shapes and striking color contrasts. Dominated by a split background of vibrant red and green, the poster features a central figure with a symmetrical face divided into these two prominent colors. The face is composed of simplified, circular eyes and a mouth made up of black, angular shapes, giving it a mechanical, abstract appearance. Russian text, rendered in a stark, bold typeface, occupies the top and bottom sections of the poster, emphasizing the modernist influence and the emphasis on functionality and direct communication characteristic of Rodchenko’s work.
