Christmas tree as a sculptural appearance between abstract form, rising warmth and atmospherically vibrating colour space by Frank Bittner

About "Christmas tree as a sculptural appearance between abstract form, rising warmth and atmospherically vibrating colour space"

by Frank Bittner

About the artwork

In this expressive, abstract work, the appearance of a Christmas tree unfolds, whose shape is less clearly defined than atmospherically tangible. The extremely impasto layers of colour lend the composition an almost sculptural physicality, so that the tree can not only be seen, but almost felt.

Anchored centrally in the picture, the fir tree appears as if it has been modelled out of a dense, colour-saturated mass. Its foundation begins in deep, earthy tones, which quickly transform upwards into a luminous spectrum: warm red nuances rise upwards and finally the form opens up into a bright, glowing orange. A small, unobtrusive star rests on the top - the only ornamental element that gently accentuates the abstraction.

The background plays around the central motif with dynamically applied, impasto layers in a changing interplay of dark blues, lighter blues and bursts of white. This multi-layered environment reinforces the sculptural effect of the tree, allowing it to emerge as if from an atmospherically vibrating field and creating an exciting balance between calm and energy.

The work invites us to experience the symbolism of the Christmas tree beyond realistic forms of representation - as a colourful, structural expression of warmth, festivity and inner reflection.

Created by Frank Bittner with support from AI.