Ritual Objects 1965

Curator: Kenneth Rowell created this work, titled "Ritual Objects." Editor: It feels like a stage set, a collection of symbols waiting for a performance. The circles suggest celestial bodies. Curator: Rowell was heavily involved in Australian theatre design; the piece is in line with his set and costume designs. Editor: The recurring motifs give it an almost alchemical feel, like a symbolic recipe. The black and pink stripes bordering the composition feel very arresting. Curator: Considering Rowell’s oeuvre, the objects could very well represent his reaction to post-war theatrical and artistic movements. Editor: The interplay of rigid geometry and organic forms keeps drawing me back. Curator: Rowell’s work is a window into the intersection of art and performance. Editor: Indeed, a fascinating meditation on how we imbue objects with meaning.