Four Men in White 1993

Editor: Tony Bevan's "Four Men in White," a print from 1993, features a quartet of figures with their mouths open, seemingly shouting. It's quite stark. What do you make of this work? Curator: Well, it makes me think about the role of the individual versus the collective. Bevan often explores figures in distress. Consider the social climate of the early 90s - what anxieties might Bevan be responding to? Editor: Perhaps a fear of losing one's voice within a larger group? Curator: Exactly. Or even how institutions silence individuals. The open mouths could signify protest, or perhaps a desperate attempt to be heard. It's a powerful statement on the politics of representation. Editor: I hadn't considered that. Thanks for sharing your perspective! Curator: It's fascinating how art can reflect and challenge the structures around us.