4 Blue Arcs 1967

Curator: Gordon House, born in 1932, made this screenprint, titled "4 Blue Arcs". House’s practice engaged with abstraction, influenced by his connections to the Situation group. Editor: Oh, this resonates! It's cool and contained, like staring into deep water on a still day. The blue hues are very calming. Curator: Given the period, post-war geometric abstraction carries a powerful sense of optimism and order, but can also feel incredibly sterile, reflecting a utopian vision. Editor: True, but I feel a kind of playful tension. The arcs almost touch, creating this subtle energy of near misses, a quiet anticipation. It could be a minimalist design for a dance piece. Curator: That's a fascinating reading. It highlights how even in abstraction, viewers can project narratives of connection and potential. Editor: Right? Abstraction is just possibility, isn't it? It's really lovely work to think about.