Organelle 8 2015

Curator: Here we have "Organelle 8" crafted in 2015 by Rodrigo Franzao, a striking example of matter painting employing acrylics on canvas. Editor: Oh, hello there, friend. That's bold! My gut says it's some primal explosion caged within those harsh, clean edges, don't you think? It's like the calmest volcano ever. Curator: It's interesting that you mention containment, as it highlights the hard-edge painting movement's focus on geometric forms with sharp, clear boundaries—emphasizing the flatness of the picture plane and a detachment from gestural expressionism. Editor: True! It's all flat, but…oh! Look closely. Rodrigo creates all that surface tension in the red—it feels raw, handmade, that invites me in. The red pulses! Then you get the calm, dull-gold, anchored like a shadow, really. Like it is pressing all the heat to its borders, right? Curator: This juxtaposition certainly adds depth, playing with perception and tactile sensation beyond just color. Editor: Well, precisely! I've always thought color has that haptic, sensual feeling. How much are we seeing or actually feeling with this composition? Curator: From a historical viewpoint, we can contextualize Franzao's choices within abstraction, notably the emphasis on materiality, challenging painting's traditional illusions of space and form. This approach reflects a broader cultural trend toward deconstruction, revealing processes over idealized finished objects. Editor: Processes... yes, it all shows: rips in that golden core and rogue debris sticking to the edges! So many gorgeous imperfections give it humanity—what better way to mirror the organic than the uncontrolled! Curator: Well put. This contrast makes "Organelle 8" resonate. It is more than simple shapes; it is the tangible push and pull. Editor: Indeed. Seeing it anew. Such depth simmering behind all those confident surfaces. Thanks, partner.