Nothing to be Afraid Of IV 15.08.1969 1969

Curator: Bob Law's large canvas, "Nothing to be Afraid Of IV 15.08.1969," is a minimalist statement created with simple materials. Editor: It's surprisingly calming, isn't it? Like staring into a blank sky, a sort of meditation. I get lost in the subtle shifts of tone. Curator: The application of materials in this work brings the outside in; the scale makes it feel like you could step right into it. Editor: I wonder what Law was feeling when he brushed that border around the canvas. What were the material conditions of that particular day? Curator: Thinking about the artist’s hand in the process, the thin, almost hesitant line speaks volumes about the nature of mark making. Editor: It’s amazing how such a simple gesture can hold so much feeling, so much implied meaning. Curator: It's a challenge to our expectations, isn't it? What is art, and who is it for? Editor: True, and it makes me look inward, ask myself similar questions. It's a reminder to appreciate the subtle.