Parallels 1967

Editor: Here we have William Turnbull's 'Parallels', a painted wood sculpture. I'm immediately struck by its bold stripes and the way it sits directly on the floor. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The horizontal bands evoke a sense of landscape, perhaps referencing land and sky. Notice how the colors are divided; what emotions or memories do they trigger in you? Editor: I sense a feeling of stability, but also a separation. The colors seem to define separate spaces. Curator: Precisely. Turnbull is interested in how simple forms and colors resonate with universal experiences, creating a visual language that transcends cultures. Does that connection to the universal surprise you? Editor: It does! I hadn't considered the layers of symbolism beneath the surface. Curator: Often, the power of abstract art lies in its ability to evoke collective understanding through seemingly simple forms.