Interiors IV: Hotel Paradise Café 1987

Peter Milton made this atmospheric etching called 'Interiors IV: Hotel Paradise Café', and wow, what a scene. I can only imagine Milton hunched over a plate, scratching away to create this world. It's like a memory, or a dream, or something in between. It’s dark and mysterious, but also full of life. I see people dancing, talking, and just hanging out. I wonder what it was like to be there, in that moment. What were they talking about? What were they feeling? The way he uses line and shadow to create depth, and the contrasts, reminds me a little of Piranesi. I see how he pulls you into the space, and it feels both familiar and strange at the same time. It’s like he’s inviting us to step into his world, and to make our own stories about it. It reminds me that art is a conversation, not a lecture. It’s about sharing ideas and experiences, and about inviting others to join in the fun.