Small Etching 1969

Curator: Looking at Kim Lim's "Small Etching," what strikes you most? Editor: Immediately, the sense of enclosure, like a secret garden contained within those delicate lines. Curator: Indeed. Lim, born in Singapore in 1936, explores similar themes of containment and release throughout her career. How do you see her etching fitting within broader artistic narratives? Editor: I'm reminded of Agnes Martin's minimalist grids, but with a vital, organic energy. Lim's exploration of line and form echoes feminist critiques of geometric abstraction, rejecting rigid structures for something more fluid and relational. Curator: Absolutely, it’s an exercise in challenging the canon. Its subtle execution makes a powerful statement about the potential of quiet resistance. Editor: And perhaps a reflection on the internal landscapes we all navigate.