A Formula that can shatter into a million glass bullets by  Sir Eduardo Paolozzi

A Formula that can shatter into a million glass bullets 1967

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Dimensions: image: 908 x 610 mm

Copyright: © The Eduardo Paolozzi Foundation | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: So, here we have *A Formula that can shatter into a million glass bullets* by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. It’s quite a visual feast of geometric patterns. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a critique of industrial processes. The title itself hints at potential violence inherent in mass production, while the use of what appears to be screen printing emphasizes the mechanization of artmaking itself. Editor: How so? Curator: Well, consider the imagery: circuit board-like patterns juxtaposed with pixelated figures. Paolozzi seems to be questioning the relationship between technology, labor, and the potential for destructive forces hidden within seemingly benign systems. Editor: That’s a darker interpretation than I initially had. Thanks for the insight. Curator: My pleasure. It's important to remember art is never created in a vacuum.

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