The Flying Man 1971 - 1972

Curator: Guy Montpetit’s screenprint, "The Flying Man," immediately strikes me as playful. The bright, primary colors and geometric shapes give it a certain levity. Editor: I’m curious about the title, given the visual construction here. The imagery is reminiscent of articulated limbs or even machine parts. What’s the production context here? Curator: Montpetit was working during a period where screenprinting enabled widespread production, making art more accessible. The clean lines and flat colors speak to that efficient process. Editor: The colors! Red, green, and blue... they evoke a primal, almost childlike sense of building blocks. This image triggers a memory of simple construction toys. Is that flight or a mechanical operation being referenced? Curator: Perhaps both. The title suggests aspiration, while the visible mechanics imply structure. These are not mutually exclusive ideas. Editor: Agreed. This blend of aspiration and grounding makes the piece resonate. I see a universal appeal here.