Raimund Girke

Raimund Girke was a German abstract painter known for his minimalist compositions and use of light and space. 

Girke studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin, where he was influenced by the works of artists such as Kasimir Malevich and Piet Mondrian. He began his artistic career as a figurative painter, but over time he became interested in abstraction and began to experiment with simplified compositions and monochromatic color schemes.

In the 1960s, Girke emerged as a leading figure in the German art world, and his works were exhibited widely both in Germany and abroad. He was associated with the ZERO movement, a group of artists who sought to create works that emphasized the qualities of light, space, and time.

Girke's paintings are characterized by their subtle use of color, and their sense of balance and harmony. He often worked with large canvases, and his compositions were marked by their simplicity and minimalism. He was also interested in the interplay between light and shadow, and many of his works have a sense of depth and dimensionality.

Girke continued to work as an artist until his death in 2002. Today, he is remembered as one of the leading figures in the development of German abstract art, and his works continue to be studied and celebrated around the world.