Tyranny of the Corner, Persian Set by  Harold Town

Tyranny of the Corner, Persian Set 1962

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Dimensions: support: 2038 x 1626 mm

Copyright: © The estate of Harold Town | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Curator: Harold Town's "Tyranny of the Corner, Persian Set," part of the Tate collection, presents a compelling study in contrasts and structured forms. Editor: Immediately, I feel a sense of restrained energy, almost like a cosmic blueprint. The hourglass shape hints at time, doesn’t it? Curator: Indeed. The composition is rigorously divided, yet the textures, especially that all-over pattern, introduce a dynamic visual tension. Editor: It's a push and pull, definitely. The shapes feel almost like characters, each commanding their quadrant, yet bound by the artist’s scheme. Curator: Precisely. And the title itself, "Tyranny of the Corner," invites us to consider how boundaries and imposed structures shape our perception. Editor: Makes you wonder what Town was wrestling with personally while he was working on this one. Whatever it was, it sure made its way onto the canvas. Curator: The interplay of these shapes yields a powerful effect. It is a testament to the formal elements that create visual intrigue. Editor: It’s a thought-provoking piece—a reminder that even in abstraction, there’s a narrative waiting to unfold, or at least, that’s how it hits me.

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