Morella 1976

Curator: Before us, we have "Morella" by Ivor Abrahams. Editor: It has such a haunting, gothic quality. The stark contrast really grabs you. Curator: Yes, Abrahams seems to be exploring the interplay between light and shadow, the composition is very deliberate with its vertical thrust. Note how the purple and black frame the face in profile. Editor: The texture, though! You can almost feel the way the pigment was applied, a real sense of the artist's hand at work. The medium itself contributes to the overall somber mood. Curator: Precisely, the starkness lends it a timeless, almost classical feel. Editor: It reminds me how much the process matters; the physicality of the printmaking echoes the intensity of the subject. Curator: A compelling synthesis of form and content, wouldn’t you agree? Editor: Indeed. Abrahams makes us consider the tangible aspects of artmaking, not just the image.