Triangle B 1971

Curator: This is Gordon House's "Triangle B," a print held in the Tate collection. Editor: It's so grounded! The bold, earth-toned blocks make me think of a Mondrian filtered through a forest. Curator: House was deeply involved in graphic design and printmaking, notably for the Architectural Association. His work engages with modernist principles but also reflects the post-war British design scene. Editor: Those vertical lines in the lower rectangles... they almost vibrate. I wonder, did he see this as architecture on paper? Curator: Perhaps. His exploration of form and color served a purpose in the broader context of design and visual communication. Editor: Right. It’s more than just aesthetics; it’s about how art functions in public life. It makes you wonder about its original setting. Curator: Yes, and how its bold simplicity challenges notions of what art should be. It still feels so relevant today. Editor: It does. A simple geometric design, and yet it contains this quiet complexity that stays with you.