(Osijek 1924–2004 Paris)
Untitled, 1973, signed, dated and inscribed on the reverse, acrylic on canvas, 90 x 131 cm, with artist’s frame

We are grateful to Galerie Frank Elbaz and Galerija Gregor Podnar for confirming the authenticity of this work

Provenance:
European Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)

Knifer articulated the meander conceptually in his early sketches before he formally started painting the motif, and his life-long dedication to this simple form - the study of absence, the reduction and complete perfection in execution - reveals an artist who found his meditative outlet in the process of painting. Much like On Kawara in his Date Paintings, Knifer used a singular theme in his work to record the timeless existence and repetition of the purest, simplest form, creating calmness and beauty that exudes from these works.

We are grateful to Ana Knifer and Galerija Gregor Podnar for confirming the authenticity of this work

Provenance:
European Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)

Knifer articulated the meander conceptually in his early sketches before he formally started painting the motif, and his life-long dedication to this simple form - the study of absence, the reduction and complete perfection in execution - reveals an artist who found his meditative outlet in the process of painting. Much like On Kawara in his Date Paintings, Knifer used a singular theme in his work to record the timeless existence and repetition of the purest, simplest form, creating calmness and beauty that exudes from these works.