Untitled 

Editor: This gestural painting is an untitled acrylic piece by Robert Goodnough, made in the style of abstract expressionism. It's a flurry of shapes and colors. I'm curious to know your interpretation. What catches your eye? Curator: My gaze is drawn to the implied figures scattered throughout. Note how the arrangement subtly echoes classical compositions, a playful reinvention rather than outright rejection. Editor: I see what you mean; they remind me of ancient frescoes in a way. Do you think the artist meant to create them? Curator: Intention is less important than resonance. See how the vibrant blues at the bottom create a base for the red, yellow, and white shapes above, perhaps a subconscious nod to primordial chaos from which life emerges, a concept found in cultures worldwide. Editor: The colors definitely evoke something primal and vibrant. Curator: Precisely. Colors also have a cultural memory to consider. What feelings are triggered in you with these vibrant hues, considering the era and artist, of course? Editor: Thinking of the post-war era and abstract expressionism, perhaps a sense of liberation and experimentation. Does this also tie into some cultural imagery as well? Curator: Possibly. Perhaps it’s not any literal images, but feelings about rebirth, and an optimism connected to America's global presence during that period. Also, consider Jung's ideas about the collective unconscious and shared symbolic language. Goodnough could tap into this deeper layer. Editor: That's insightful, considering how seemingly abstract it is. Curator: Art often operates on multiple levels, engaging our intellect and stirring deep-seated emotions, all at the same time. It’s all about how these symbols echo and bounce back at us in the world.