Untitled 1987

Editor: This "Untitled" piece by Thérèse Oulton at the Tate really grabs me with its circular composition and earthy tones. It feels both grounded and otherworldly. What do you see in this work from a historical perspective? Curator: Considering Oulton's emergence in the 1980s, it reflects a resurgence of painting amid conceptual art's dominance. There's a deliberate engagement with the history of landscape, yet abstracted. It challenges the established art market norms of that period by reintroducing painterly concerns. How do you perceive its relationship to traditional landscape painting? Editor: I see hints of landscape, but it's more about texture and feeling than representation. It's like a memory of a landscape rather than a depiction. Curator: Exactly. Oulton's work exemplifies how artists can critically engage with historical genres, transforming them to reflect contemporary concerns and challenge institutional expectations. I find that fascinating. Editor: Me too. Thanks for pointing that out. I'll definitely be looking at Oulton and other artists from that era with a new perspective.