Pathway 1974

Editor: Here we have Ian Tyson's "Pathway," a striking geometric composition. I'm immediately drawn to the interplay of textures and the flatness of the color. What can you tell me about the production of this piece? Curator: Well, let's consider the labor involved in achieving such precision. How do you think the artist's choice of medium influences our understanding of "Pathway"? Is it about the illusion or something more concrete? Editor: Perhaps the clean lines and flat colors remove the artist's hand, highlighting industrial production. I’m starting to see the artist's intention to explore material and form. Curator: Exactly. And what implications might that have on our consumption of art?