Album #7 1988

Curator: Terry Winters' "Album #7" presents us with an intriguing image, a roughly spherical form dominating the composition. What's your initial reaction to this piece? Editor: It feels contained, almost claustrophobic. The sphere’s mosaic pattern is unsettling, like a decaying cell magnified under a microscope. I'm drawn to the stark contrast in tone. Curator: Winters, born in 1949, often explores organic forms and systems. His process involves layering and building up marks, which reflects the processes of growth and decay, a commentary on the natural order. Editor: The dripping ink at the bottom contradicts the controlled geometry of the sphere. The contrast emphasizes its artificiality, suggesting a tension between nature and imposed order. Curator: Absolutely, and the monochromatic palette focuses our attention on the textures and subtle tonal variations achieved through the medium. Editor: It's a bleak but compelling vision, a frozen moment hinting at larger processes and the materials that give the piece a distinct texture. Curator: Indeed, a stark reminder of the materials and natural processes at play.