“The Red Sky,” created by Julian Schnabel in 1984, belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement and represents a figurative genre. The artwork exhibits a complex and textured composition.
In this piece, Schnabel employs a heavily layered and impasto technique, creating a tactile surface that is rich in visual interest. The central figure appears amidst an assemblage of fragmented and seemingly chaotic elements, presented with dynamic brushwork. The color palette predominantly comprises earthy tones, punctuated by bursts of white and red, which lend an emotional intensity to the scene. The layers of paint and other materials provide depth, symbolizing the intensity and rawness typical of Neo-Expressionism. The overall effect is one of a fractured reality, where the boundaries between figuration and abstraction blur, engaging the viewer in a contemplative exploration of form and texture.