Voyage 2020

Editor: So, here we have "Voyage," an acrylic painting on canvas by Cricorps, created in 2020. There's a fascinating fractured quality to it, almost like looking at the world through a kaleidoscope. What do you make of this, seeing it from a historical perspective? Curator: It’s interesting how the artist engages with the Cubist tradition. "Voyage" evokes Picasso or Braque, but it also pulls in later threads of Abstract Expressionism with the bold use of acrylic paint. Do you see how this fragmented visual language might reflect the instability of the world in 2020, the year it was created? Editor: I can see that. The breaking down of form perhaps mirrors a societal breakdown as well? The angular lines also bring to mind a feeling of unease, perhaps referencing the anxiety of travel, or the limitations of our ability to travel during that time? Curator: Precisely. Art doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Consider the role galleries and online platforms play in shaping our view. How accessible are artworks like "Voyage," and what audience are they reaching through online galleries? The choice of representing the "voyage" might hint to a certain priviledge during such times, would you agree? Editor: Definitely. And while the abstraction allows for individual interpretation, it is interesting how access to see it is still framed by cultural factors and historical circumstance. It almost presents a paradox - voyage as a concept that can be viewed, rather than partaken in by certain communities. Curator: Exactly. Reflecting on that contrast enriches our comprehension, revealing more nuanced socio-political meaning. Editor: It's been really helpful to look at this work through the lens of historical context, especially how social factors come into play. Thank you! Curator: The pleasure was all mine! Considering this dialogue will certainly add layers of meaning as audiences interpret the artwork.