Fulcrum by  John Tunnard

1939

Fulcrum

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Curatorial notes

Curator: John Tunnard created this intriguing abstract composition, "Fulcrum." Editor: Whoa, it feels like a stage set for some futuristic play. I love the tension between the hard lines and the sort of fuzzy, organic shapes. Curator: Tunnard’s works often synthesize surrealism and constructivism. This piece certainly challenges our perceptions of space and form. We might consider how post-war anxieties influenced the artist’s depiction of unstable forms and precarious balance. Editor: Hmm, balance... or imbalance? That pink arrow pointing right through the middle, it's almost aggressive, like piercing the whole scene. Still, it’s a playful kind of tension, I guess. Curator: I think you’ve hit on something key. Tunnard offers us an abstract space for imagining new relationships, even if they're not always harmonious. Editor: Yeah, maybe it’s about finding beauty in the midst of chaos. It definitely gives you something to think about, and maybe even feel a little hopeful about.