Curvilinear Structure (Abakum) 1972

Editor: So, this is Jeffrey Steele's "Curvilinear Structure (Abakum)," a vibrant triptych of looping forms. It makes me think of ribbons dancing in a breeze. What do you make of these playful shapes? Curator: It's a visual symphony, isn't it? Steele was exploring Op Art, the illusions of the eye. These aren't just shapes; they're carefully calculated to create a sense of movement and depth, almost as if the colors are vibrating. Does it make you feel a little off-kilter? Editor: Definitely! It's like my eyes can't quite settle. So, it's designed to be a bit disorienting? Curator: Precisely! It's a challenge to our perception, a reminder that what we see isn't always what's there. Perhaps a reflection on the fluidity of reality itself. Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way! It's more than just pretty colors; it’s a mind-bender. Curator: Exactly! It invites us to question our assumptions and embrace the delightful uncertainty of visual experience.