Double Cross 2000

Curator: Bob Law's "Double Cross" presents a stark, almost glyph-like image in monochrome. Editor: My first impression is of quiet tension, an austere geometry that feels both ancient and strangely modern. Curator: Yes, the cross, a potent symbol throughout history, here is doubled, layered, creating a complex intersection of meaning. Think about its presence in religious iconography, mathematical notation, even cartography. Editor: The texture is also striking; the white lines seem etched, almost vibrating against the dense black ground. This interplay creates an optical push and pull. Curator: Law's minimalist approach encourages us to consider the enduring power of simple forms and their capacity to hold multifaceted cultural significance. Editor: Ultimately, the piece’s strength lies in this very reduction, this essentializing of form, allowing us to contemplate the cross’s complex semiotic load. Curator: Indeed, a compelling meditation on symbols and the visual language we inherit. Editor: A fascinating encounter with form and meaning.