Untitled 1975

Curator: Here we have Sandra Blow's untitled composition, a screenprint of bold geometric forms from 1975, held here at the Tate. Editor: Wow, it's striking! The red is so vibrant, almost aggressively present, yet the composition feels incredibly calm. Curator: I agree. Blow's exploration of color and form here reflects a broader post-war interest in abstraction. Note how the interaction of shapes creates depth and tension. Was this made with gouache on paper or what were the materials? Editor: I’m guessing a screenprint allows for that incredible density of color, that almost flat, uniform surface. Curator: Exactly, and it speaks to the democratizing impulse in art production at the time, making art more accessible. Editor: It makes you think about how much control an artist has over the final product, and how production affects the art. Curator: Precisely, and Blow's piece encapsulates that tension beautifully. It's a fascinating meditation on form and material. Editor: Absolutely. I appreciate how it provokes reflection on both the visual experience and the process behind it.