[no title] 1967

Editor: This untitled print is by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. The bold colours and the juxtaposition of images make it so vibrant. What can you tell me about the materials and process used here? Curator: Notice how the silkscreen technique allows for a layering of imagery and flat planes of colour. Consider Paolozzi's access to mass-produced imagery through magazines and advertising, and the labour involved in transforming these sources. How might this challenge traditional notions of artistic skill? Editor: So, it's about elevating these everyday materials and processes? Curator: Precisely. The work asks us to consider the social and economic context of image-making. We must think about who has access to the means of production and consumption. I wonder, how does this relate to Paolozzi's wider concerns? Editor: That gives me a lot to consider; the context of the artwork's production really shapes its meaning. Curator: Indeed, it is about more than just what we see, but also how it was made and how that reflects society.