Forms in a Flurry 1970

Editor: Here we have Barbara Hepworth's "Forms in a Flurry." It’s an abstract piece; the drips and splatters of paint give it a sense of spontaneous creation. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Let’s consider the “how” of it. The materiality of the inks, the evident process of dripping and splattering, suggests a break from traditional, controlled methods. It’s about the act of making, the labor involved. What do these repetitive actions and chosen materials tell you about its social context? Editor: I see, it's like she's emphasizing the raw, physical process of artmaking itself. Thank you! Curator: Precisely! Thinking about the materials and the making shifts our perspective.