Looking Glass No. 9 1966

Curator: Here we have Peter Sedgley's "Looking Glass No. 9," part of the Tate Collections. It's a vibrant square, dominated by a pink and blue circle against an orange background. Editor: It's surprisingly serene, given the boldness of the colours. Almost hypnotic, with that perfectly formed circle. I wonder about the materials? It appears to be serigraphy. Curator: Indeed, the silkscreen printing allows for that flatness and those vibrant colours. Consider the post-war context; artists like Sedgley were embracing industrial techniques, blurring the lines between fine art and mass production. Editor: Yes, and the use of such simple geometric forms speaks to a desire for clarity and order in that era. This work, placed in the context of the Op Art movement, really challenges the established norms of viewing art. Curator: Absolutely. The politics of abstraction, the questioning of perception – it's all there, subtly challenging the viewer's expectations. Editor: It certainly gives a lot to consider, doesn't it? Makes you appreciate the labor and intent behind its creation.