[no title] 1979

Curator: This intriguing study in ink on paper comes to us from Gordon House. House, born in 1932, was a British artist and designer known for his abstract works that often blurred the lines between fine art and graphic design. Editor: Oh, this feels like peering into an architect's sketchbook, all these little worlds contained in squares. It's so playful, like a visual puzzle. Curator: Indeed. It's evocative of the minimalist and constructivist movements, mirroring a post-war sensibility that sought to redefine societal norms through abstraction. The grid format itself is highly political. Editor: I see that. It’s like each square is a little rebellion, a tiny world resisting the big picture. It’s the little things. Curator: Precisely. They reflect a broader negotiation with power structures. Editor: Well, I feel inspired to grab my own pen and get to work, who knows what tiny rebellions I can create? Curator: A sentiment I wholeheartedly share; House's work encourages us to question, design, and ultimately, reimagine the systems we inhabit.