19 Aberdeen Road II 1972

Curator: Let's turn our attention to Gerd Winner's print, "19 Aberdeen Road II," part of the Tate collection. The dimensions are approximately 70 x 52 centimeters. Editor: Oh, it's got that sort of muted, slightly melancholic vibe, like a rainy Tuesday afternoon distilled onto paper. Curator: Winner's focus was often on urban architecture, particularly the repetitive elements, and I think we see that here in the brickwork. The contrasting colors of window frames and drainpipes draw the eye. Editor: Absolutely. It's almost like a study of surfaces—brick, glass, metal. The layering feels deliberate, almost meditative. It makes me consider the history embedded in those walls, all the lives witnessed. Curator: The printing process itself is quite interesting. Winner often used silkscreen, allowing for this distinct flatness and those bold blocks of color. It flattens the image, abstracting the real space. Editor: It's like a memory—familiar, yet slightly out of focus. I keep wanting to imagine what's beyond those windows. Curator: Indeed. It's a powerful combination of the everyday and the evocative. Editor: Makes you rethink the beauty in the mundane, doesn’t it?