Tumbling Vases 2012

Curator: Arlene Shechet's "Tumbling Vases" presents a fascinating interplay of form, materiality, and implied movement. Its dimensions are roughly 35 by 16 centimeters. Editor: It looks like some kind of strange architectural model fallen on its side. There’s something unsettling, but also playful, about it. Curator: The composition defies conventional notions of balance. Observe how the cylindrical forms intersect with the geometric vase shapes, creating a dynamic tension. Editor: I think it feels precarious, like a moment captured before everything comes crashing down. Maybe that's the tumbling element. Curator: Precisely. The interplay of positive and negative space is crucial to understanding Shechet's deconstruction of the traditional vase form. Editor: Well, I’m definitely feeling a need to put it back together, but I suppose the beauty is in the chaos. Curator: Indeed. Its unconventional structure challenges the viewer to reconsider the very definition of functionality and form. Editor: It’s definitely a conversation starter, a bit wonky, but in a good way, don't you think?