[no title: p. 67] 1970

Editor: This curious mixed media piece, "[no title: p. 67]" by Esq Tom Phillips, presents such a striking use of color blocking with text carefully integrated. What do you see as the defining formal elements at play here? Curator: The juxtaposition of the geometric shapes and the organic outlines of the text creates a visual tension. Consider how the artist uses the interplay between positive and negative space to guide the viewer's eye. Note the deliberate placement of the textual fragments. Do you think the selection and arrangement are arbitrary? Editor: Not at all, each phrase and its placement seems very intentional, it all fits! I see how the interplay of form and text really elevates the piece. Curator: Indeed. Appreciating these formal relationships grants insight into the artist’s method.