Construction 1940 - 1941

Curator: What a curious object! John Wells, who lived from 1907 to 2000, created this work, titled simply "Construction." Editor: It's like a captured thought, a metallic scribble trying to escape its stone base. Somber, almost industrial. Curator: Wells, a British artist, often explored themes of balance and tension. The use of different materials, the cool metal against the rough stone, speaks to a modernist sensibility. Editor: I feel a sort of anxiety in this piece, the way the wire curves precariously. It's as if the whole thing could unravel at any moment. Curator: Perhaps. Or maybe it's a representation of resilience. After all, construction implies building, creating order from chaos. Editor: Maybe you’re right, there is something about it that inspires confidence. An optimistic sort of feeling. Curator: An intriguing piece, full of contrasts and open to interpretation. Editor: Yes, I suppose everyone can find their own story within it.