Untitled 1980

Editor: Here we have Mihai Olos's "Untitled" sculpture from 1980, crafted out of wood. The stark black and white photo gives it a somber yet solid presence. I'm immediately drawn to its almost precarious balance. It’s as if a strong gust of wind could topple the entire thing. What do you make of it? Curator: It's like a poem carved into wood, isn't it? Raw timber wrestling with geometric forms! For me, the rough texture invites contemplation, a reminder of the Romanian forests Olos must have known. Postmodernism revels in breaking down the old and assembling something unexpected, something playful yet monumental. Do you see hints of Romanian folk art nestled in that geometric chaos? Editor: I can see that! There’s a raw, handcrafted element that moves beyond pure geometry. Do you think the 'Untitled' aspect is intentional? Curator: Absolutely. Mihai seems to be inviting *us* to name it, to breathe our own narratives into those stacked wooden bones. Imagine Olos, out there selecting the wood, deciding what to leave untouched! Editor: That makes me think about the collaboration with nature... that the sculpture continues to change with age, weathering. It almost gives the piece another layer of authorship! Curator: A beautiful thought! This is where art lives—in conversation with us and with time. It makes me think of childhood forts, built with cast-off wood in forgotten corners of the yard, temporary sculptures awaiting dismantling. Editor: I see what you mean. There is something about the rough edges and unrefined nature of the sculpture that brings me back to simpler times. Thanks for sharing your perspective! Curator: The pleasure was all mine. Until our next artful wandering, then!