[no title] 1973

Curator: This is an untitled piece by David Leverett, currently held in the Tate Collections. Editor: At first glance, it seems chaotic—a dense thicket of red, green, and grey lines. Curator: Note how the lines are arranged within a clearly defined rectangular frame. The work reveals a tension between order and disorder. Editor: Absolutely. The colors evoke strong emotions, especially the red, which historically represents life force, passion, and at times, even aggression. Curator: The interplay of the line qualities is critical—their direction, density, and color create a visual rhythm that structures the work. Editor: Perhaps the combination of red and green suggests the natural world, of growth but also decay. Curator: A valid interpretation. It's fascinating how Leverett uses this visual language to evoke a sense of contained energy. Editor: Indeed. The piece invites us to find meaning within what appears to be abstraction, a kind of controlled explosion.