Dunstable Reel 1970

Phillip King made this sculpture, using strong materials, arranged carefully in space. Imagine King in his studio, shifting these large, colorful forms, trying different arrangements until something clicks. I love the tension between the flat planes of yellow and red, and the curves they imply. It's like he's thinking about how shapes can both define a space and suggest movement beyond it. King's work always strikes me as a conversation with the great sculptors like Anthony Caro and David Smith, but he's pushing into his own territory with those bright colours and playful geometries. It's like he's saying, "Yes, sculpture can be serious and monumental, but it can also be lighthearted and fun." Artists are always talking to each other across time and space, riffing on ideas, pushing boundaries, and inspiring new ways of seeing. Ultimately, it's about embracing ambiguity and uncertainty, allowing for multiple interpretations and meanings, just like in life.