Linear Development 2 1970 - 1971

Editor: Here we have Victor Pasmore's "Linear Development 2." The interplay of textures – the matte planes versus the fluid inks – is striking. What’s your take on this composition? Curator: It's important to consider Pasmore’s focus on the materiality of the print. Notice the directness of the ink application. It removes the artist's hand, and emphasizes process of production. How does that impact our understanding of the image as a commodity? Editor: So, you're saying the printmaking process itself is key to understanding its meaning? Curator: Precisely. The work pushes us to question the hierarchy of artistic labor. It encourages us to think about the materials and the means of their deployment. Editor: That gives me a lot to consider. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It's all about seeing the labor within the art.