62-75 (wall project) 1962 - 1975

Editor: This is Ben Nicholson's "62-75 (wall project)". It's undated, but those numbers in the title probably give us a clue. It's currently at the Tate. The earthy palette and simple geometry make me think of a blueprint. What do you see in this piece? Curator: A blueprint, yes, but for a dream, perhaps? Nicholson's work, especially pieces like this, hums with quiet contemplation. The circles and rectangles aren't just shapes; they're like echoes of ancient forms, resonating with a sort of universal peace. The texture, almost like weathered plaster, invites touch, doesn't it? It feels… timeless. Editor: It does have a certain stillness. So, it's more than just shapes; they evoke feelings? Curator: Exactly. It's the space between the shapes, the implied narratives. I like to imagine them as windows looking out on half-remembered landscapes. Art often lives in the spaces we create for it. Editor: It's interesting how something so simple can feel so layered. Curator: Nicholson was a master of making the simple profound.