[no title] from ‘Pair C’ 1993

Editor: This is '[no title] from ‘Pair C’' by Grenville Davey, part of the Tate collection. The repetition of shapes is almost hypnotic. What can you tell me about how this work functions within the broader art world? Curator: The regularity and scale suggest an institutional setting, perhaps an office or factory. Does the arrangement evoke a sense of control, or perhaps its illusion? Editor: I see what you mean. The subtle variations within the grid complicate any sense of perfect order. Curator: Exactly. The use of serial imagery in art often references mass production and bureaucratic systems. What does that imply in this context, do you think? Editor: It makes me think about the individual versus the collective and perhaps the tension between the two. Curator: Precisely. Davey’s work invites us to consider the societal structures that shape our perceptions and experiences. I've learned to appreciate the push and pull between order and chaos. Editor: Me too! The grid now feels less rigid and more dynamic.