‘By What Geometry Must We Construct the Physical World?’ 1974

Curator: Looking at Victor Pasmore’s piece, 'By What Geometry Must We Construct the Physical World?', I feel this quiet contemplation, like a question hanging delicately in space. Editor: It’s interesting how the image, likely an etching or aquatint given its texture, uses such simple materials to explore complex spatial relationships. Curator: Yes, the stark lines and subtle tonal shifts almost feel like blueprints for an imagined reality. It's as if Pasmore is inviting us to consider the underlying structures that shape our perceptions. Editor: Right, and the title itself implicates the viewer in the construction, making us aware of the labor and systems involved in perceiving and creating our world. Curator: It makes you wonder what geometry *he* used to construct *this* world. Editor: Exactly. A fascinating intersection of art, philosophy, and the very act of making.