I - He, She and It 1969 - 1970

Curator: Here we have Joe Tilson's mixed media work "I - He, She and It," currently housed in the Tate Collections. Editor: It feels like a ransom note cut from pop art magazines, all harsh oranges and greens. Very jarring, yet somehow…inviting? Curator: Tilson’s work often reflects the socio-political landscape. This piece seems to be playing with themes of identity and communication within a media-saturated environment. Editor: Those fragmented images—faces, words—it’s like a collage of fleeting impressions, the kind that bombard you daily. A little overwhelming, honestly. Curator: Indeed. The use of found imagery and text points to the artist’s commentary on the commodification of self and the cacophony of modern messaging. Editor: It's a visual shout, a reminder of the constant noise vying for our attention. Makes me want to log off. Curator: A fitting response, perhaps, to a work designed to provoke reflection on the visual culture that shapes our perceptions. Editor: Well, I'm definitely feeling provoked, and maybe a little visually exhausted. I need a quiet room and a cup of tea!