Suite 66 VI by  Robyn Denny

Suite 66 VI 1966

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Dimensions: image: 756 x 456 mm

Copyright: © Robyn Denny | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: Robyn Denny’s "Suite 66 VI" presents a striking geometric abstraction. The interplay of blues and blacks really draws the eye. What hidden symbols or deeper meanings do you see embedded in this design? Curator: Consider the labyrinth. This recalls ancient myths, doesn't it? A space of initiation, of challenge. Notice how the black shapes dominate, almost trapping the blue. Could this represent societal structures and individual constraint? Editor: That's interesting. I hadn't thought of it in terms of societal structures. Curator: Does the austerity of the colours also speak of a specific cultural memory from the 60s? Perhaps a reflection on modernism's promises, fulfilled or not? Editor: Now I see a deeper complexity within these shapes. Thanks for sharing! Curator: It is a rewarding experience to witness the cultural memory unfold as we examine the artwork.

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