Dimensions: support: 308 x 232 mm
Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: So, this is Julio Gonzalez's "Sulky Face," date unknown, in the Tate Collection. I find the geometric forms a bit unsettling, almost like a deconstructed mask. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Well, it's as if Gonzalez captured a fleeting feeling, isn't it? The angular shapes could be interpreted as representing the sharp edges of annoyance. And it reminds me that even abstract forms can convey very human emotions. I wonder, does the color palette contribute to the overall mood for you? Editor: Definitely, the muted tones amplify the feeling of discontent. I guess I initially overlooked how powerfully color influences our perception. Thanks! Curator: Precisely. It's a reminder to look beyond the lines and shapes and feel the artwork.
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Like the contemporary sculpture Head called 'The Tunnel', these drawings restructure the head. González explores different cylindrical possibilities for the neck and skull. In Sulky Face, triangles and rectangles spiral outwards to describe the eye and nose, while a single curved plane passes from forehead to chin. Imaginary Face is more extreme. The head itself seems to occupy the void on top of the lower sheath, with the triangle providing a face. Eyes and hair help to locate these abstract forms as features. Gallery label, August 2004
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