Over Easy 1998

Editor: This is Richard Wilson's "Over Easy," from the Tate Collection. It looks like an architectural sketch, and I'm drawn to the repeated circular shapes. How do you interpret this work, thinking about its construction? Curator: I see a fascinating interplay between artistic intention and the labor inherent in architectural design. Notice the deliberate use of simple materials to depict a complex structure. What statement is Wilson making about the value of this process? Editor: Maybe he's pointing out how design and fabrication influence our understanding of space. It's as if he's deconstructing the building to show the labor and material underneath. Curator: Precisely! The title itself, "Over Easy," hints at a casualness that belies the precision of architectural planning, challenging the traditional hierarchy of artistic labor. Editor: So, by focusing on the materials and construction, Wilson elevates the often-overlooked aspects of the built environment. That's a new perspective for me. Curator: Indeed. It changes how we perceive both art and architecture.