Clair de Lune 1967

Editor: Ceri Richards’ "Clair de Lune," created in 1967 and residing in the Tate Collection, is quite striking. I see musical scores, piano keys... almost a dreamlike representation of Debussy's piece. What symbols do you find most compelling in this work? Curator: Note how Richards merges visual and auditory realms. The moon, a classic symbol of feminine intuition and the subconscious, hangs over the piano. Do you see it presiding over the act of creation? Perhaps the overlapping planes suggest layers of memory and feeling evoked by the music. Editor: So, it's not just about representing the music, but about the emotional resonance and the artist's interpretation? Curator: Precisely. Richards invites us to consider how music interacts with our inner world, how a piece like “Clair de Lune” can unlock a universe of personal associations and feelings. Editor: That makes me see it in a completely new light. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It's fascinating how symbols can shape our understanding.