Floor Polishers

Floor Polishers by Kazimir Malevich
Artist
Kazimir Malevich
Date
1912
Style
Cubism
Genre
Genre painting
Location
Stedelijk Museum
Malevich’s Floor Polishers exemplifies his move away from natural forms toward abstract expression, aligning with his concept of Suprematism. Created using gouache on paper, the painting depicts two workers engaged in a genre painting scene, emphasizing everyday life through simplified, geometric forms influenced by Cubism. Malevich’s focus on pure feeling and spirituality is evident in its bold composition and abstraction, marking a significant departure from traditional representations and exemplifying his pioneering role in Russian avant-garde art.

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