[no title] 1976 - 1977

Curator: Joe Tilson's print presents a vertically stacked composition, mixing images and text; the overall effect is strangely serene, almost meditative. Editor: Yes, it certainly evokes a sense of calm. The layering of images, like the tarot sword above the wheel symbol, suggests a descent into layered meanings, referencing diverse philosophical elements. The bee, too, adds a level of visual complexity. Curator: Precisely, the bee is placed just above a semi-circular shape and below the wheel. The Greek words written on the side allude to the soul, or psyche; it's not merely a collection of images, but an exploration of the human spirit. Editor: I agree. The pyramid at the base, inscribed with words relating to "breath" and "air", anchors the composition, providing a material and symbolic grounding for the more ephemeral images above. Curator: Ultimately, Tilson seems to invite us on a journey—a symbolic ascent from earth to the heavens, mirroring a psychological and spiritual exploration. Editor: Indeed. It's a work that speaks volumes through its considered arrangement of form and image.