[title not known] 1979

Editor: Here we have an abstract print by Victor Pasmore from 1977. It feels very balanced, even though the shapes are quite simple. What do you see in the arrangement of these forms? Curator: Note the tension between the organic shapes and the linear elements. The composition is carefully constructed, employing a subtle palette to create depth. How does the distribution of positive and negative space contribute to the overall reading? Editor: It almost feels like two different scenes divided horizontally. The top is empty and the bottom is full of shapes. Curator: Precisely. Pasmore’s use of asymmetry, juxtaposed with these blocks of color, creates a dynamic visual interplay. What happens when you trace the lines with your eye? Editor: It feels like the lines connect and separate the shapes at the same time. It is very clever. Curator: Indeed. Pasmore masterfully uses formal elements to evoke a sense of spatial ambiguity. Editor: It's amazing how much can be communicated with so little. Thanks for this insight!