Atlas de Medication 

Editor: This is "Atlas de Medication," a mixed-media piece—mostly acrylic—by Roberto Matta. It feels chaotic but also organic, like looking at cells under a microscope or maybe some kind of futuristic garden. What do you see in this piece? Curator: You know, when I look at this, I'm transported! It's like diving into the artist’s mind. The vibrant greens and yellows interwoven with those curious red dots...they create a sense of movement, almost frantic energy. Matta’s known for exploring inner psychological landscapes, these sort of… dreamscapes. Does that resonate with you? Editor: Yeah, totally. It definitely feels like a dream, maybe a slightly unsettling one. I see those geometric shapes and they make me think of architectural plans or futuristic cities too. Curator: Exactly! He plays with these ideas of inner and outer space. Matta aimed to map out human consciousness, layering vibrant color and surreal shapes. It's abstract but I think figuration peaks through as well... I mean what’s “medication” if not a pathway from inside out? Do you think he had a specific narrative in mind? Editor: Hmm, I’m not sure about a specific narrative, but I definitely get the sense of internal processes being visualized—like a body, or a thought process broken into shapes and colors. Curator: It is thought translated into matter. Beautiful! Ultimately it’s left to each viewer. Perhaps Matta is urging us all towards our own personal, um, Atlas of Meaning? I see both. Thanks, that's a really great connection! Editor: This was illuminating! I’m excited to dig deeper into his work and see what other landscapes he creates.