of love 1967

Editor: This screenprint "of love" by Corita Kent uses bold lettering in red, green, and black. It feels like a poster, but the words are disrupted by the phrase "restricted data." What do you see in this piece? Curator: The phrase "restricted data" strikes me. It’s a jarring intrusion into the idea of love, isn't it? Perhaps Kent is suggesting that even love can be controlled, commodified, or even censored in certain contexts. It invites us to think about what forces might seek to limit or define love. Editor: That’s a powerful interpretation. I hadn’t considered the layers of control within something so seemingly free. Curator: Exactly. The visual symbolism paired with the text acts as a constant reminder that love is a complex experience. Editor: It's a perspective that complicates a simple message. Curator: Indeed, symbols can be used to both express and repress ideas, and Kent seems to be playing with that tension.