Mama Star. 1982.
Mixed media. Oil, fire and traces of smoke on canvas.
Verso signed, dated and titled. 68 x 96 cm (26.7 x 37.7 in).
[AW].

• Expressive work with a particularly engaging and cosmic dynamic.
• The former philosophy student emphasizes the spherical impression of the work with the poetic associative title.
• In Otto Piene's work, fire becomes a co-author, resulting in highly aesthetic formations influenced by chance.
• From February to May 2024, the major special exhibition "Otto Piene. Wege zum Paradies" will take place at the Tinguely Museum, Basel.

PROVENANCE: Galerie Heimeshoff, Essen.
Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia (acquired from the above in 1984).

In good condition. Lowerr left corner with a small overpained spot. The condition report was compiled in daylight with the help of an ultraviolet light and to the best of knowledge.