Color-Space Cube Diagram 1941

Editor: This is Stuart Davis' "Color-Space Cube Diagram." It looks like a sketch, with handwritten notes surrounding a cube made of colored lines. What's interesting about this piece to you? Curator: The materiality is fascinating. Davis uses this simple cube—a kind of industrial form—as a framework to explore color relationships. Notice how the handwritten text isn't just descriptive; it's integral to the work. Davis treats language as a raw material, questioning traditional notions of artistic production. How does this shift your perception of the work? Editor: I see it now! It's not just about color; it's about deconstructing artistic conventions. Thanks for pointing that out.