Directional Pink by  Gordon House

Directional Pink 1978 - 1979

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Dimensions: image: 413 x 305 mm

Copyright: © Gordon House | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: This is "Directional Pink" by Gordon House, and I find myself drawn to its playful yet ordered nature. How would you describe the impact of this work? Curator: It's like a visual puzzle, isn’t it? These angular shapes float on that textured grid, creating a sense of movement and tension. I find a sort of controlled chaos, an interesting juxtaposition of geometry and whimsy! What do you make of the limited palette? Editor: It's quite striking. The colours pop against the subdued background. Curator: Indeed! I think it's an interesting study in contrasts. It makes you wonder what direction House was hoping we'd take away from it all. Editor: It’s certainly given me a new perspective on abstract art! Curator: Me too. Art is all about perspective, isn't it?

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