The Cave of Calypso IV 1977

Editor: So, this is Victor Pasmore's "The Cave of Calypso IV," a print from the Tate collection. It feels very…ancient, somehow. The shapes remind me of figures, but they're so abstract. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The title itself alludes to a classical narrative, Homer's Odyssey. Notice how Pasmore uses abstract forms that evoke, rather than depict. Don't the rounded shapes echo a sense of enclosure, a womb-like space perhaps? Consider Calypso's cave as a symbol of both refuge and captivity. Editor: Oh, I see what you mean! The shapes do feel enclosing. Curator: What’s interesting is how Pasmore blends the personal with the archetypal. The cave becomes a space for psychological exploration. Editor: That gives me a whole new perspective on the artwork. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. It's fascinating how abstract forms can hold such potent symbolic weight.