Pier and Ocean 1980

Editor: This is Kenneth Martin's "Pier and Ocean". The two grid structures are composed of coloured lines and evoke a sense of both order and chaos, what do you make of it? Curator: The grid, often seen as a symbol of rationalism and control, is disrupted here. Consider how Martin's work, emerging in the post-war period, grapples with rebuilding society. Does the seemingly random placement of lines reflect a questioning of rigid structures? Editor: That's interesting. So, is he suggesting society needs both structure and freedom? Curator: Precisely. It’s a dialogue. The "pier" and "ocean" are inherently structured yet fluid. What does that tension suggest about our lived experience and the systems that govern us? Editor: I see it now, there's a conversation about finding freedom within established boundaries.