The Final Sermon 1975

Editor: This is Colin Lanceley's, *The Final Sermon*. It feels playful, almost dreamlike, with its vibrant colours and floating shapes. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a commentary on societal structures, perhaps even religious ones, being deconstructed and reassembled. The title itself suggests a questioning of authority. Does the fragmentation speak to a breakdown of traditional values? Editor: That's interesting. I was just focusing on the colours and shapes, I didn't consider a deeper meaning. Curator: Exactly! Consider how Lanceley uses abstraction. Is he challenging the viewers to construct their own narratives? What voices are being excluded or amplified through these visual choices? Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way. It makes me consider how art reflects and shapes our understanding of social issues. Curator: Precisely! It's a powerful reminder that art isn't created in a vacuum; it's always in conversation with the world around it. Editor: Thanks, this has given me a lot to think about regarding the role of art and its connection to society.