Transformation 7 1970 - 1971

Editor: We’re looking at Victor Pasmore’s "Transformation 7," a print from his abstract period. The blues are so intense, like looking into deep water, yet the shapes are so playful. What narratives do you find embedded within this abstraction? Curator: Considering Pasmore's move away from representational art, I wonder if these shapes are not purely aesthetic, but also reflective of a broader societal shift post-World War II. Could this transformation be a visual metaphor for societal reconstruction, challenging established norms? Editor: That’s an interesting perspective. So, are you seeing it as less about personal expression and more about a collective experience? Curator: Precisely. How does the artwork function as a cultural artifact reflecting the sociopolitical landscape? Perhaps the shapes, in their non-conformity, speak to a new era of questioning and re-evaluation. Editor: I see it now. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure! There is always more to discover about a work of art.