Color Theory Diagrams 1942

Curator: On display here we have "Color Theory Diagrams," a piece by Stuart Davis. Editor: Immediately, I'm drawn to the handwritten quality, the sense of process. It feels like we're looking over the artist's shoulder. Curator: Exactly. Davis, who lived from 1892 to 1964, was deeply interested in color relationships; these diagrams offer insight into his explorations. The way he marries text with simple diagrams is so compelling. Editor: The concentric circles, the dotted lines—it almost feels like a map, charting a course between hues. The text provides a theoretical framework, lending structure to the composition. Curator: And the color pairings themselves—green with red, green with white—show his interest in how colors interact and influence each other. It's a kind of playful experimentation. Editor: Yes, it's not just about theory; you can sense the artist's own curiosity. It feels alive, this diagram, with the potential for vibrant paintings hidden within.