Rebel

"Rebel" by Georg Baselitz exemplifies his innovative approach within the realm of Neo-expressionism. Known for his portrait paintings that challenge traditional representations, Baselitz often depicts figures upside down, emphasizing the artifice of painting and rejecting straightforward content. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources like Soviet-era illustration, Mannerist elongation, and African sculptures, his work confronts conventions and explores expressive, figurative imagery. "Rebel" captures this distinctive tension, embodying Baselitz's quest to reveal both the materiality and artifice of art while creating powerful, visceral imagery.