Nexus 2001

Editor: Here we have Alexander Boghossian’s "Nexus" from 2001, a mixed-media relief sculpture. It almost looks like a strange architectural blueprint—very symmetrical and quite striking against this stone wall. What jumps out at you? Curator: The symmetry, you're right, it feels almost primal, doesn’t it? Two halves mirroring each other, drawn together by that central medallion, a sun or portal maybe. And the geometric shapes remind me of some lost alphabet or ancient code waiting to be deciphered, hinting at connections beyond what we see. It whispers of shared meanings. What feelings arise in you as you look at this strange symmetry? Editor: Definitely a feeling of something being deliberately, almost mathematically composed, but then there are these free-form shapes juxtaposed against all these severe triangles which introduce an unexpected sense of movement and life. So there’s balance, and yet… Curator: Yes, there's a tension there, isn't there? Like holding a breath. The severe triangles give it grounding, while those other forms reach outwards… as if straining to break free. You might consider the relationship with the wall it inhabits. Do you see this more as adornment, or more like a key integrated to the structure? Editor: I hadn't really considered the architectural aspect! It’s definitely integral now that you mention it. It's part of the building's face. It certainly changes my read. Curator: Absolutely, a dance with the architecture itself! Perhaps "Nexus" is more than just sculpture; maybe it is an invitation to consider the meeting point between form, history, and space… which is a bit of a mouthful, isn’t it? Maybe I'm reading into things too much! Editor: Not at all. I'm looking at the piece totally differently now. I really appreciate how you connected its shapes with both its cultural purpose and setting. Thanks. Curator: My pleasure! It's about seeing those threads that weave artwork, architecture and human experiences together, right? I certainly came to appreciate that symmetry a bit more fully today.