Waiting (from the Oniro series) 1997

Editor: So, this is "Waiting," from the Oniro series, a 1997 screenprint by Vasile Dobrian. It’s striking, really, how these simple geometric forms, particularly the aggressive green, create a mood that's both stark and...well, maybe a little playful? What do you see in this piece? Curator: Immediately, I'm drawn to the symbolism inherent in the shapes themselves. Notice how the green form suggests an entrance or gateway, a structure we're invited to consider. It's “waiting,” after all. Editor: Waiting for what, though? Curator: Perhaps, more accurately, the question is, who? Think about how often we use architectural metaphors to describe psychological states. Is this the entrance to a deeper understanding, or is the solid black form some impenetrable barrier to be breached, even something hidden? Editor: I hadn't considered it like that. I saw the black as negative space almost. So, it could signify hidden feelings or intentions? Curator: Exactly! Consider the artist’s intent – "Oniro," suggesting dreams. Dreams are filled with symbolic architecture representing aspects of ourselves and the thresholds we face. Is this then a doorway to one’s subconscious, where repressed feelings dwell behind an impenetrable gate, or the self, as guarded by the ego? Editor: That really shifts how I view the work, seeing it as a reflection on inner space and perhaps a deeper psychological quest. Curator: It's about how visual symbols act as vessels for our shared understanding of form, and those archetypal understandings that connect us across time. It is not always conscious, either, just there waiting. Editor: That’s fascinating. Thanks. I am certainly viewing visual art with a new appreciation now. Curator: It is rewarding. And now it’s *your* visual memory.