Ambidextrous 1974

Editor: Tim Head's "Ambidextrous" presents a hand holding a reflective square, distorting the wooden surface beneath. The composition feels very deliberate and still. What do you see in this piece, formally? Curator: The interplay of textures is key. Note the juxtaposition of the smooth, manufactured square against the organic grain of the wood and the hand's skin. The reflection within the square fractures the scene, creating a meta-narrative about perception. Editor: So, the square is not just a shape, but a device? Curator: Precisely. It acts as a lens, altering our understanding of the surrounding elements. The artist uses shape, texture and light to challenge our perception of reality. Is the hand holding the square, or is the square holding the image? What do you make of it? Editor: It seems simple, but it's conceptually dense. I hadn’t considered the square as an active element. It’s all about how we see and interpret. Curator: Indeed, it's a visual puzzle that invites ongoing contemplation.