Color Sequence Diagrams 1951

Curator: Stuart Davis' "Color Sequence Diagrams" presents, at first glance, as a set of geometric puzzles scribbled on a tan field. There's an immediate intimacy in the casual linework. Editor: I see something akin to architectural plans, or maybe even color-coded maps charting territories. There's a definite modernist sensibility at play, dismantling traditional representation. Curator: Indeed. Davis was deeply engaged with the avant-garde. The notations suggest an exploration of color theory within social structures. It hints at dismantling the established canon and colonial mappings. Editor: I think it's an intersection between the emotional and the analytical. The handwritten notes juxtaposed with these diagrams make it seem like we're witnessing the artist's stream of consciousness. A deconstruction of the world perhaps? Curator: Precisely, questioning the structures, both visible and invisible, that shape our perceptions. It's more than just color; it's a statement about power, knowledge, and representation. Editor: It certainly adds layers of complexity to what could easily be dismissed as simple diagrams, doesn't it? A fascinating glimpse into the artist's process of navigating complex ideas.