Britannia Walk 1978

Editor: This is Gerd Winner's print, Britannia Walk. I'm struck by the contrast between the rough, almost decaying brick and the clean, geometric shapes layered on top. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Notice how the artist uses the screen printing process to highlight the urban decay. Winner seems to be drawing attention to the physical act of making and layering, transforming the brick wall into a commentary on urban spaces and their constant state of flux. Editor: So, it's less about the building itself and more about the process of representing it? Curator: Precisely. The layers of ink and the way they interact with the texture of the paper become just as important as the image of the brick wall. It makes you think about labor and the means of production, doesn’t it? Editor: I see what you mean! It's like the art is revealing its own construction. I never thought about it that way. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It's important to remember that the artwork is a product of both the artist’s vision and the physical processes that bring it to life.