[no title] 1997

Editor: This print by Peter Doig at the Tate, titled “[no title],” depicts a figure on skis. The monochromatic palette lends it a somewhat melancholic, dreamlike quality. What symbols or cultural references do you recognize here? Curator: The figure's garb—that distinctive checked pattern—evokes a kind of rugged, outdoorsy archetype, perhaps echoing images of Canadian lumberjacks or even a visual quotation of folk heroes. Does that imagery resonate with you? Editor: Yes, definitely. It brings to mind a sense of northern identity, maybe even a nostalgic longing for simpler times. Curator: Exactly. And the skiing itself, presented in this stark, almost primitive style, becomes a symbol of solitary navigation, a journey through a landscape that's both beautiful and potentially isolating. Editor: I never thought about it that way. Now I see how Doig uses this imagery to evoke broader cultural narratives. Curator: Indeed. Visual cues can unlock collective memories and unspoken stories. A new way to look at it, perhaps? Editor: Absolutely. I'll remember that.