Looking Glass No. 1 1966

Curator: Here we have Peter Sedgley's "Looking Glass No. 1," currently residing in the Tate Collections. Editor: Oh, wow, it's like staring into a creamsicle dream—a hazy orange halo against this serene, almost clinical, blue. Curator: Sedgley was deeply involved in the Op Art movement, playing with perception and the interaction of color. The simplicity here belies the science. Editor: Exactly! It's deceptive. At first glance, it's minimalist, but then your eyes start playing tricks. It's like the color is breathing. Curator: His work aimed to challenge the viewer, engaging them in a dynamic visual experience that transcends mere representation. Editor: It’s funny, I expected something more… bombastic? But there’s this quiet intensity. Like a sun seen through a fog, or maybe my own blurry memories. Curator: Indeed, the success of the piece lies in this quiet invitation to engage with the act of seeing itself. Editor: It’s an elegant study in how little you need to evoke so much. Makes you wonder what other realities are just beyond the edge of our perception.