The artwork titled “When G Dug into the Toys he Struck Terrible Shit” was created by Dieter Roth in 1969. It belongs to the Neo-Dada art movement and is categorized within the abstract genre.
The artwork exhibits a striking composition executed in shades of red, delineated within a rectangular boundary. Central to the composition is a symmetrical, intricate structure reminiscent of a tower or a layered, folded form. Its detailed lines and controlled chaos invite the viewer to explore the complexity and depth of the abstract forms within. The artwork exemplifies an interaction between order and disorder, reflecting the essence of Neo-Dada aesthetics through its innovative and thought-provoking design.