Work by Tsuruko Yamazaki

Work 1955

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op-art

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minimalism

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pattern

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op art

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geometric pattern

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abstract pattern

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minimal pattern

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geometric

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geometric-abstraction

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vertical pattern

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line

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hard-edge-painting

Copyright: Tsuruko Yamazaki,Fair Use

Editor: This is "Work" by Tsuruko Yamazaki, created in 1955. It looks like a striking black and white geometric pattern, very bold, and kind of dizzying actually! I'm curious, what are your first impressions of this piece? Curator: My first impression is, “wow, talk about breaking the mold!” This was painted in 1955 Japan, a time when the art world was dominated by traditional landscapes or figurative works. Yamazaki, bless her heart, dives headfirst into abstraction! It's a bold statement, almost rebellious in its stark simplicity. Does it strike you as playful, or something else entirely? Editor: Rebellious is a good word! The stark black and white has this assertive feel. But what about those squares around the edges? They seem intentionally…off. Curator: Ah, yes, the squares! They keep the stripes from overwhelming the composition. They provide visual resting points, like little islands in a sea of movement. Think of them as breaths, in a musical composition. It isn't just about the visual either. Back then, Yamazaki was part of the Gutai Art Association, which emphasized freedom and originality. They wanted art to *do* something, to get off the wall and interact with the viewer. Editor: So, the squares are functional, keeping the stripes from just becoming wallpaper? It’s almost disruptive but then brings everything back to balance. Curator: Exactly. It’s controlled chaos. This is Yamazaki playfully pushing boundaries, shaking things up in the most elegant, striped way possible. What a moment in art history. What a statement about how to ‘see’. Editor: It’s funny, seeing something so seemingly simple… and yet understanding it holds so much intention, especially for its time. It’s a piece that really stays with you, the more you discuss it. Curator: That's the magic of minimalism, isn't it? It whispers rather than shouts, inviting you to lean in and listen closely. It stays in your mind’s eye, continuing to speak to you.

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