Untitled 1977

Editor: This is an Untitled work by Stephen Cox. It looks like it's made of paper with yellow and off-white sections divided diagonally. It feels very simple and direct. What do you see in this piece? Curator: This work, with its stark division, immediately makes me think about socio-political divides. The yellow could represent a dominant force, encroaching on the lighter, perhaps marginalized, space. It prompts us to question power dynamics and how these divisions impact identity. What does the starkness evoke for you? Editor: I hadn't considered the power dynamic like that. I was just thinking about the colors, how the yellow is so bold. Curator: Color can be inherently political. Its use—and denial—can make powerful statements about visibility and voice within different social contexts. Thinking about that alongside the artist’s background, we can ask, does this piece serve as a critique or a reflection? Editor: It's interesting to think about abstract art as having such a strong connection to the real world. Curator: Exactly! Art often reflects and shapes our understanding of the world around us.