Unity (mylar/separation) 1995

Curator: This is Louis Delsarte's "Unity (mylar/separation)." The swirling shapes and figures suggest a sense of both connection and fragmentation. What strikes you most about this work? Editor: It feels like a collection of memories, all layered on top of each other. There are recognizable figures, but they seem obscured, like they're fading away. What do you make of that? Curator: Consider the title: "Unity." Is Delsarte exploring the complexities of identity formation? The fragmented figures might represent the diverse experiences that shape who we are, even the painful ones. Editor: So, the "separation" aspect suggests the struggle to reconcile those disparate parts into a unified whole? Curator: Precisely! It speaks to the ongoing process of self-discovery and the challenge of finding cohesion amidst societal pressures and personal histories. Editor: I never would have considered it that way. Curator: Art helps us see familiar themes from new perspectives.