Red with Black on the Side 1970

Editor: So, we’re looking at "Red with Black on the Side" by Sir Terry Frost. It's giving me a playful, almost musical vibe with its bold shapes. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It feels like a visual poem, doesn't it? Frost’s work often plays with pure abstraction, aiming straight for the gut. Look at that red; it's almost shouting, isn't it? It’s such a statement. The shapes offer a rhythmic contrast. Do you get a sense of balance between the two? Editor: I do now. It's kind of amazing how much feeling can be conveyed with so little detail. Curator: Exactly! Frost's work is all about feeling. Colour and composition are the instruments through which the song comes to life. Editor: I never would have looked at it that way. Thanks!