Canto XXIV: [no title] 1983

Editor: This intriguing piece is "Canto XXIV," by Esq Tom Phillips. It’s difficult to pin down the exact materials, but it looks like a print of some kind. I'm struck by its abstract forms and the way the colors shift in tone. How should we interpret this piece? Curator: Consider the process behind printmaking itself. The labour involved, the specific tools and inks Phillips employs. Are these processes traditionally valued as "high art"? How does Phillips challenge those boundaries? Editor: So, you're suggesting the *act* of making is as important as the image itself? Curator: Precisely. Think about the socio-economic implications, the labor, and the materiality involved. That labor is part of the meaning. Editor: I never considered that. Thank you! Curator: My pleasure. Paying attention to these details can really deepen your understanding of any artwork.