Unity (mylar/separation) 1995

Curator: Louis Delsarte’s “Unity (mylar/separation)” presents figures enmeshed in a web of lines and shapes. The piece is about 58 by 79 centimeters, rendered with a stark monochrome palette punctuated by vermillion accents. Editor: My initial impression is of figures struggling to emerge from a chaotic background, the red acting as sharp, disruptive forces within the composition. Curator: The use of mylar suggests a desire to capture the fleeting and fragmented nature of memory. The red punctuations, like drops of blood, may indicate disruption or moments of painful clarity within these relationships. Editor: Precisely, it feels like Delsarte is representing the complexities inherent in communal identity. The figures, seemingly a family, are connected yet separated by this network of lines, revealing the tensions and negotiations within even the closest bonds. Curator: The overall composition reminds me of the layers of consciousness, with the fragmented forms symbolizing the multifaceted nature of inner experience. Editor: It strikes me as a powerful statement about the layered, often conflicted nature of belonging and the ongoing struggle for wholeness in the face of social fragmentation. Curator: A provocative intersection of personal and communal identity. Editor: It’s a stark reminder of the delicate and often fraught journey toward genuine connection.