[no title] 1978

Editor: This is a lithograph by John Piper, simply called ‘Connemara’. The muted palette and loose lines give it a dreamlike quality. What strikes you about its composition? Curator: Note the tension between abstraction and representation. The linear elements create a scaffolding upon which the tonal washes sit. The red highlights disrupt the monochrome harmony. How does that color affect your reading? Editor: It feels like a rupture, drawing attention to the surface. It seems almost violent, yet delicate. Curator: Precisely. Piper masterfully orchestrates the interplay between line, tone and color, creating a dynamic visual experience. The work engages with the formal properties of art-making. Editor: I hadn't considered how active the surface is. Thanks for pointing that out. Curator: A pleasure. Considering form allows us to perceive the artist’s intent.