On The Hill 1960 - 1966

"On The Hill," by Evelyn Marx, likely done in 1986, is a lino cut in black and white and I can only imagine Marx working away at the linoleum block, carving out these figures in a scene that feels both festive and slightly surreal. I see this gathering of figures, each adorned with flowers. There’s a joyousness but also a formality in their poses, as if they're caught between a celebration and a staged tableau. It makes me wonder about the stories they could tell. Did Marx envision a specific narrative, or was she more interested in the interplay of forms and the emotions they evoke? I can feel Evelyn Marx's hand in the details, the careful carving that brings each character and plant to life. There's an ongoing conversation here with other artists, a dialogue across time and mediums. It reminds us that art-making is a process of call and response, each artist building upon the work of those who came before. It's a reminder that art is not about fixed meanings but about the possibilities that emerge when we engage with it.