Hollow Form with Inner Form 1968

Editor: This is Dame Barbara Hepworth's sculpture, "Hollow Form with Inner Form." The contrast between the smooth bronze and rough stone is striking. What aspects of its composition stand out to you? Curator: The sculpture’s interplay of positive and negative space invites contemplation. The ovoid forms, pierced by circular apertures, create a dialogue between the exterior and interior. Note how the smooth, curved surfaces contrast with the rough-hewn texture of the inner form. The composition compels a semiotic interpretation of presence and absence. Editor: The shape of the whole sculpture reminds me of wings in the shape of a cocoon. Curator: Indeed, and how does the shape and the texture influence your understanding? Editor: I guess it draws me in, both literally and figuratively. I find it soothing. Curator: Precisely, and a testament to Hepworth's mastery of form and material.