Triangle A 1971

Curator: Looking at Gordon House's "Triangle A," it's interesting how these geometric forms evoke such a particular mood for me. It's a little unsettling, like a flag for a nation that doesn't quite exist. Editor: Yes, there's something about the starkness of the shapes, the interplay of that gray, red, green, and purple... it feels very deliberate. House, born in 1932, was known for exploring color and form, often in the service of graphic design and typography. What does the piece make you think about? Curator: You know, I'm struck by the tension between the rigid geometry and the subtle variations in texture within each colored area. It's as if the painting is trying to break free from its own structure. Editor: I agree; it's a powerful contrast. One could read the shapes themselves as symbols of power and control. The triangle could be the all-seeing eye while the vertical blocks on the bottom might represent pillars of society. Curator: Or, perhaps, it's just a beautiful arrangement of shapes and colors, a visual poem about the possibilities of abstraction. Editor: Both interpretations can exist simultaneously, and that tension is what makes the piece so compelling.