[no title] Possibly 1946 - 1983

Curator: This intriguing print by Professor Karl-Otto Götz, simply titled "[no title]", was created in 1983. It's held here at the Tate. Editor: The texture is the first thing that strikes me. I wonder about the printmaking process used to achieve such striking depth in monochrome. Curator: Götz, deeply influenced by the post-war climate, was a key figure in the Informel movement. His work explores themes of chaos and order, reflecting the societal shifts of the time. We might consider this in terms of class divisions. Editor: These abstract shapes suggest recognizable forms, but remain elusive. Was he thinking of how industrialization impacted the hand printing process, or the labor of the artist? Curator: Potentially. Consider too, how these biomorphic forms resonate with Surrealist ideas, probing the subconscious and challenging conventional representation, at a time when representation itself was under scrutiny. Editor: I see a dialogue between surface and form, technique and expression. It makes me consider how the print operates as both object and image. Curator: Indeed. It’s a complex piece that invites us to reflect on history and our place within it. Editor: I agree, there's a depth to this work that resonates beyond its materials.