Three Suffolk Towers 1958

Editor: This is John Piper’s ‘Three Suffolk Towers’. These watercolor studies present such a compelling architectural record. What do you see in Piper's treatment of these structures? Curator: I see Piper engaging with the layered history embedded within these towers. They stand as testaments to community, faith, and power, each brushstroke revealing the socio-political forces that shaped their construction. How do these towers speak to the intersection of art, power, and place? Editor: I hadn't considered the power dynamics. Now I’m seeing them as monuments, each with a unique story. Curator: Precisely. And Piper's romanticized approach invites us to consider how we, too, contribute to these ongoing narratives. Editor: This definitely makes me see them differently. Thanks!