“Stabilisierter kern,” created by Max Bill in 1962, is an abstract artwork belonging to the Concretism art movement. As a quintessential example of this genre, the artwork displays an intricate interplay of geometric forms and vibrant colors meticulously arranged to manifest a stabilized core or “kern.”
The artwork is composed of an organized grid with twelve squares, arranged in a three-by-three fashion. The central four squares display a gradient from a deep red to a radiant yellow, encapsulating the essence of the title “stabilized core.” Surrounding these are squares of intense violet and deep blue hues, contrasting sharply with the warmer central tones. This geometric abstraction, through its precise use of color and form, exemplifies the principles of Concretism, focusing on the artwork’s intrinsic properties to create harmony and visual balance.
