Sketches 1963

Editor: So, here we have Stuart Davis's "Sketches," a small work at the Harvard Art Museums. It's... I'm not sure exactly what it is, but the bold lines give it a sense of playful mystery. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's like peeking into Davis's visual diary, isn't it? It reminds me of a jazzy cityscape, perhaps a storefront sign viewed through the vibrant chaos of New York. The crude lines almost feel like a code or visual shorthand. Does it spark any personal memories for you? Editor: I like how you see a cityscape. I was stuck on just shapes and symbols. Curator: It’s all about letting your imagination wander, darling. It almost unlocks a hidden language of form. I love the immediacy of it. Editor: Definitely food for thought about how simple forms can hold so much potential.