Untitled 1964

Editor: This "Untitled" work, by Paul Feeley, is deceptively simple. The central blue star is surrounded by yellow shapes, almost floral. What cultural context informs this kind of geometric abstraction? Curator: Feeley, working in the 60s, challenges the dominance of pure abstraction. Note the visible construction lines, and the way he combines organic forms with geometric precision. He’s democratizing the artistic process, showing the underpinnings, making art less aloof. How does that sit with you? Editor: It makes it seem more accessible, but also kind of unfinished. Curator: Precisely. He's rejecting the idea of a finished, untouchable artwork. He’s inviting the viewer into the process, questioning institutional norms of artistic presentation and value. Editor: So, it’s a subtle rebellion. I see it now. Curator: Exactly. It's about making art that’s part of the world, not separate from it.