Canto XXXII: [no title] 1983

Curator: At first glance, I see a network—a delicate yet sprawling arrangement of lines and nodes. It evokes a sense of quiet complexity. Editor: This intriguing piece is by Esq Tom Phillips, a work from his series "Canto XXXII: [no title]". It resides here at the Tate Collections. Curator: The artist’s choice of color and line invites contemplation. Note how the forms emerge from a grid. Do you see the suggestion of countless faces contained within? Editor: Fascinating! The overlaid network reminds me of dendrites in the brain, perhaps reflecting humanity's attempts to map its own complex inner landscapes. Curator: It speaks to the human condition, perhaps, or to the nature of perception itself. I find it quite moving. Editor: I agree. There's something deeply compelling about its delicate, intricate design. A work that stays with you.