Eight Color Exercises c. 20th century

Editor: This is M. Lupow’s "Eight Color Exercises" at the Harvard Art Museums. The watercolors feel so playful and experimental, like a child exploring with paint for the first time. What stands out to you in this piece? Curator: It’s like peering into eight different emotional weather patterns, isn't it? Each square vibrates with a unique energy. The artist isn’t just mixing colors; they're conjuring moods. It’s abstract, intuitive. Do you feel that? Editor: Definitely! It makes me wonder, are they studies for something bigger, or are they complete thoughts in themselves? Curator: Perhaps both? They remind me that art is often about the journey, not just the destination. It’s in the mixing, the application, the accidental drips. Sometimes, the exercise *is* the masterpiece. Editor: So true. I'll never look at color the same way. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure! It’s all about seeing with fresh eyes, isn't it?