Direction 1967 - 1968

Editor: Giovanni Anselmo’s "Direction" features two lengths of white fabric suspended from the ceiling, creating a striking visual on the floor. What symbols do you see here, and how do they resonate? Curator: The stark whiteness immediately suggests purity or a blank slate. Direction, though, implies guidance, a pointed focus. Do you notice how the fabric falls? Editor: Yes, it seems almost intentionally placed, with a sense of controlled chaos. Curator: Precisely. Anselmo often explored the tension between order and disorder, the fixed and the fluid. Consider the weight of cultural expectations placed on direction itself – are we truly free to choose? Editor: That's fascinating. So, it's not just about physical direction, but also about the direction of our lives and choices? Curator: Exactly. The simplicity of the materials allows for a complex layering of meaning. Perhaps this work is a reminder to question the forces guiding us. Editor: I never would have seen that without your insights. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure! Exploring those hidden layers is what makes art so rewarding.