Going Home [stage proof] 1979 - 1984

Editor: This is Leon Kossoff’s "Going Home," a stage proof etching. The figures seem caught in motion, their forms dissolving into the bustling scene. What do you see in this piece? Curator: For me, Kossoff’s work speaks to the intersection of individual experience and urban life. It’s not merely a depiction of people going home, but an exploration of the rhythms of working-class London, capturing the psychological weight of commuting and the longing for domestic space. Do you feel that? Editor: I do see that now. It's more than just people walking; it's about their lives and struggles. Curator: Exactly! The frenetic lines mirror the anxieties of modern life, yet there's a communal aspect, a shared journey. It reflects the social fabric of a city, where individual stories converge and diverge, revealing the collective experience of the commute. Editor: I didn't consider that. I appreciate Kossoff's ability to weave social commentary into something so seemingly ordinary. Curator: It makes you think about the narratives embedded in everyday moments, doesn't it?