“Shooting Into the Corner,” an installation artwork created by Anish Kapoor in 2009, is a notable piece within the Neo-Expressionism art movement. This work evokes a visceral response, blending raw physicality with profound conceptual undertones.
The artwork features a stark, predominantly white gallery space subverted by a dramatic splash of intense red material, which appears to have been explosively shot into a corner. The result is a dynamic interplay of order and chaos, as the splatter extends across the walls and floor, creating an impression of both violence and beauty. Prominently positioned in the installation is a cannon-like mechanism, which is presumably responsible for launching the material, introducing a sense of kinetic energy and mechanical intervention. The use of vivid red against the white background, combined with the installation’s inherent temporality and performative aspect, challenges the viewer to engage with themes of destruction, creation, and the physical impact of art.
