Untitled 1967

Curator: Here we have Keith Boyle's "Untitled" work, part of the collection at the Harvard Art Museums, a piece measuring approximately 58 by 56 centimeters. Editor: It reminds me of a solar eclipse, this deep purple disc with that glowing amber symbol in the middle. Curator: The repetitive marks give it a tactile quality, almost like meditative drawing, don't you think? There's a rhythm to the application. It is quite powerful. Editor: Exactly! A visual mantra, perhaps? The layering of color creates an almost hypnotic effect, drawing the eye into the center. It is soothing, and yet, I am also drawn to the cultural use of purple. Curator: You're right to point that out. Purple’s association with royalty and spirituality adds another layer to its reception and interpretation, given its cost and availability to the elites. Editor: Precisely. It almost feels like a modern-day heraldic symbol. I am captivated by its simplicity. Curator: It is a fascinating example of abstraction and simplicity at play. Editor: It definitely gives one pause for thought.