In the Course of Time II 1994

Editor: This is Hannah Collins' "In the Course of Time II", currently residing at the Tate. The grayscale palette really emphasizes the somber mood, and the composition guides your eye down this narrow path. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The formal elements create a dialogue between decay and persistence. Note the interplay of light and shadow, and how the verticality of the trees contrasts with the horizontal gravestones. The composition evokes the inexorable passage of time through visual cues. Editor: So, the composition itself embodies the concept of time passing? Curator: Precisely. The stark tonal range and texture contribute to the overall feeling of entropy. Notice how the formal qualities of the image-- the line, shape, and value --create a sense of depth, yet simultaneously flatten the image plane. The contrast invites contemplation. Editor: That's fascinating. I hadn't considered how the flattening contributes to the feeling. Curator: Indeed. Through the formal analysis, we gain a deeper understanding.