CV by  John Golding

CV 1973

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Dimensions: support: 2134 x 3048 mm

Copyright: © John Golding | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: This work, titled "CV" by John Golding, is quite large, over two meters high! It really strikes me as a study in contrasts, particularly between the vibrant yellow and the pale background. What do you see in this piece? Curator: For me, it's an exploration of visual space, a kind of balancing act. That yellow isn't just sitting there; it's pushing against the off-white, almost like a conversation. Do you get a sense of implied movement? Editor: I didn't at first, but now that you mention it, there's a tension. It feels less static, more alive. Curator: Exactly! And think about what yellow represents: energy, optimism. Juxtapose that with the subtle, quieter tone, and it becomes quite evocative. Editor: I'll definitely look at minimalist art differently now. Curator: Wonderful! It's all about seeing what the artist is trying to say between the lines, isn't it?

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