Petroglyph 1935 - 1942

Editor: We're looking at "Petroglyph" by Lala Eve Rivol, a drawing made between 1935 and 1942. It's a collection of symbols divided into sections, kind of like a sampler of prehistoric imagery. It feels very... ancient, of course, but also strangely familiar. What do you make of this intriguing piece? Curator: Intriguing is the perfect word! What strikes me is the sheer human need to communicate, across millennia. Rivol's work, while created in the mid-20th century, connects us directly to that impulse. Look at the geometric shapes, the stylized figures. Can you feel that primal connection to our ancestors etched within these shapes? Editor: I definitely see that. There’s something very immediate about the symbols, even though we don’t know exactly what they mean. It’s like a visual language we've almost forgotten. Curator: Precisely! And Rivol doesn't just copy these ancient symbols; she arranges them in a way that feels both respectful and…almost whimsical. It’s as if she's whispering secrets, inviting us to dream up narratives. Are they maps? Star charts? Tales of the hunt? Each little vignette ignites our imagination! Editor: So, it’s less about literal translation and more about tapping into a sense of shared human experience. I suppose Rivol bridges the gap between past and present. Curator: A magnificent bridge! This piece isn’t just a drawing, is it? It's a testament to human creativity and communication… and our enduring curiosity about the story of ourselves. Thanks for sparking that with your question! Editor: Thanks for helping me unlock this work! Now I want to research petroglyphs!