{"product_id":"self-portrait-at-a-table-dieter-roth","title":"Self-Portrait at a Table - Dieter Roth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw, process-oriented self-portrait by Swiss artist Dieter Roth, featuring fragmented forms and an earthy, expressive colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDieter Roth, a central figure in the development of artist books and experimental media, produced this self-portrait during a period of intense focus on the physical act of painting. The work displays his characteristic rejection of traditional finish, favouring a raw, process-oriented approach that prioritises the accumulation of marks over a polished final image. The composition is divided by vertical lines, suggesting a fragmented view of the subject as he sits at a table. These divisions create a sense of temporal layering, as if the artist is observing himself across different moments or states of mind.\n\nThe palette is dominated by earthy ochres, burnt oranges, and muted blues, applied with a mixture of heavy impasto and thin, translucent washes. Roth often incorporated unconventional materials into his practice, and here the surface texture reflects a tactile engagement with the medium. The figure is partially obscured, merging with the surrounding environment of the studio. This dissolution of the boundary between the subject and the space is a recurring theme in his work, reflecting his interest in the instability of perception and the transient nature of identity.\n\nRoth was known for his refusal to adhere to the rigid expectations of the art market. His work often incorporates elements of decay, humour, and self-deprecation. This portrait is no exception, as it avoids the vanity typically associated with the genre. Instead, it offers a candid, almost uncomfortable look at the artist in his workspace. The lines are energetic and spontaneous, capturing the urgency of his creative process. By presenting the self as a collection of shifting forms and colours, Roth invites the viewer to consider the act of representation itself, rather than seeking a definitive likeness of the man behind the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-cretto-alberto-burri\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWhite Cretto - Alberto Burri — Alberto Burri\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dieter Roth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904125968719,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904137732431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904137765199,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait-at-a-Table_Poster_CompositorV1_1781284025108.jpg?v=1781284599","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/self-portrait-at-a-table-dieter-roth","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}