Lily Pads 1998

Editor: This is "Lily Pads" by Larry Stark. It's hard to pin down a date, but it seems to be from 1998. The shades of blue are really striking against the green and yellow. What can you tell me about this print? Curator: Note the composition, how the artist uses layering and color to create depth. The lily pads themselves are flat shapes, yet the variations in color and texture suggest a three-dimensionality. The rough edges of the paper, do they seem intentional? Editor: Yes, they almost mirror the ragged edges of the lily pads. It adds to the organic feel. Curator: Indeed. The artist's focus seems to be on the interplay of color and texture, rather than a realistic depiction of nature. The tension between flatness and depth is compelling. Editor: I see that now. It's more about the *idea* of lily pads than a literal representation. Thank you. Curator: Precisely. And that distinction is key to understanding the artist's intent.