Blue Scale 1965

Editor: Here we have Peter Sedgley's "Blue Scale," a captivating interplay of a green circle against a blue background. The blurred edges of the circle give it a hazy feel. What can you tell me about it? Curator: I see a careful consideration of material and process. Notice the application of paint, likely airbrushed or sprayed, to achieve that blurred effect. Sedgley challenges the preciousness often associated with painting by embracing industrial techniques. What does this say about art's role in a consumerist society? Editor: That's interesting! I hadn't thought about the production process itself as a statement. Curator: Exactly! The very act of creation becomes a comment on labor, materiality, and consumption, prompting us to reconsider traditional art hierarchies. Editor: Thanks, that gives me a lot to think about.