Orange Matrices 1967

Curator: Here we have Gordon House's "Orange Matrices," a print found in the Tate collection. Editor: Right away, that orange feels so grounded, almost earthy, but then those geometric labyrinths introduce a layer of playful, mental challenge. Curator: Absolutely, the maze-like designs carry a strong symbolic weight. Mazes have historically represented life's journey, choices, and the search for meaning. Editor: I see that tension! It's like the solid orange grounds you, but the mind wants to wander and solve the puzzle. Very clever. Curator: It's a beautiful interplay of stability and exploration, of the known and the unknown. Editor: It makes you wonder about what mysteries lie beneath the surface of seemingly simple forms. Curator: Indeed, the simplicity of the composition belies its complex symbolism. Editor: I appreciate how it invites contemplation, maybe even a little playful frustration.