[title not known] 1998 - 1999

Curator: At first glance, it feels spontaneous, almost playful, with its blots and rings. Editor: This print comes to us from Patrick Heron. Though untitled, it offers a compelling look at his engagement with abstract forms and color, characteristic of his work from the latter half of the 20th century. Curator: And the materiality? I'm curious about the paper choice and the printmaking process itself. It looks like the artist employed some sort of layering. Editor: Indeed. The textures visible suggest a deliberate process—perhaps several plates—to achieve this layered effect. Consider the economic implications of access to such materials and techniques at this time, and how that situates Heron within a specific artistic landscape. Curator: The composition draws me in, with these shapes and rings moving about the picture plane. It feels dynamic, yet balanced by the cool palette. Editor: A fascinating interplay of form and context, wouldn't you agree? Curator: Absolutely. Each viewing reveals another layer of intention. Editor: Precisely, and the material history embedded within adds so much.