[no title] 1979 - 1980

Curator: This untitled work by Stephen Buckley features a predominantly red palette. What's your initial reaction? Editor: It's immediately striking. The visceral brushstrokes evoke a sense of suppressed passion, almost like a controlled burn. What about you? Curator: I’m drawn to the process evident here. You can see how Buckley layers the ink to achieve that textured surface, blurring the lines between printmaking and painting. Editor: The grid beneath those strokes feels significant, as if trying to impose order onto something inherently chaotic. The color red alone has such a rich history, from royalty to revolution. Curator: Indeed, and Buckley's choice of materials plays a part in that. The roughness of the print contrasts with the planned grid structure. Editor: Thinking about the symbolic weight of form and color adds another layer to the work. The struggle between control and expression, order and chaos, really resonates. Curator: A fascinating tension, indeed. It is nice to consider how the means of production shape the reading of a work. Editor: Yes, I agree. Considering those aspects certainly gives one a deeper appreciation.