About the Unseizable 1981

Editor: Sandro Chia's "About the Unseizable," in the Tate collection, presents an intriguing figure. There’s a sense of dynamism but also an incompleteness in the figure's rendering. What symbols or interpretations resonate with you? Curator: The unseizable, isn't it a concept that echoes across cultures? This figure reminds me of ancient depictions of Hermes or Mercury – messengers, tricksters, perpetually in motion. The sketchy lines and ethereal background enhance this sense of fleeting presence. Editor: So, the unseizable connects to this idea of a fleeting, almost divine messenger? Curator: Perhaps. Or maybe Chia is exploring the very human struggle to grasp something intangible – an idea, a feeling, a moment. The figure seems to be reaching, but for what? What emotions does it evoke in you? Editor: I see a sense of longing, maybe even frustration. It makes you think about the things you can't quite hold onto. Curator: Exactly! It speaks to our shared human experience. Editor: I never considered how universal that theme is. Curator: Art lets us find those connections.