Sunrise 

Editor: So, this mixed-media piece is titled "Sunrise" by Erte. There’s a distinct Art Deco vibe, very clean lines, and bold colours. It almost feels like looking at a vintage theatre poster. There’s this central figure, almost winged, soaring above a geometric sunrise… what strikes you when you look at this piece? Curator: Oh, Erte! Always theatrical, always dazzling. It’s pure escapism, isn't it? It’s that yearning for glamour that so defines Art Deco, that interwar sense of shaking off the dust and reaching for something brighter, something more… fantastic. It’s more than a sunrise; it's a dawn of a new age, embodied in this figure. I wonder what she is reaching for? Editor: The new age, maybe? There’s something very optimistic about it. A total rejection of darkness. The butterfly adds to that sense of optimism, right? It's really stunning. What does that butterfly mean to you? Curator: Well, I’m an optimist myself; it sings of transformation and beauty. Do you see how the figure’s pose mirrors its fragility and power? Editor: Totally! So much implied motion. The piece has transformed my initial reaction completely. Thanks. Curator: Absolutely! I have a deeper understanding, too. Thank you!