Hat and Squeezer 1991

Editor: Here we have Tim Mara's "Hat and Squeezer," a striking image split between vibrant yellow and blue fields. The composition feels very deliberate. What do you see in the balance of these objects and colors? Curator: Indeed. Observe the formal arrangement: a hat and a squeezer, disparate objects presented side-by-side. The colour fields are not merely backgrounds, but active participants in the visual equation. Note the hat’s shadow play against the blue and the intricate faceting of the squeezer against the yellow. Do these placements suggest a visual hierarchy? Editor: I hadn't considered the shadows as being significant. It makes me think about the form and texture. The hat has a distinct shadow and the squeezer is so clear, but the background lacks the same form. I will look more closely at these relationships! Curator: Precisely. Through careful attention to formal elements, the artist compels us to contemplate the interplay between form and ground, object and space.