Quick Red Fox 1963

Editor: Here we have Nicholas Krushenick’s “Quick Red Fox,” created in 1963 using acrylic paint. The flat blocks of color are so striking! It feels…almost like a schematic for something, rather than a representation of something real. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Immediately, I’m drawn to the relationships between forms and colors, particularly how Krushenick uses these to create visual tension and movement. Observe the stark contrast between the flat planes of vibrant color and the simplified, almost cartoonish lines. Consider how the interwoven ribbons of yellow and blue interact with the ground of orange and the serrated edge of grey. Does it appear representational to you? Editor: Not really. I mean, I can see how someone *might* interpret it as landscape-y, but to me it's more about the abstract composition than any specific subject matter. Curator: Precisely! Krushenick isn't necessarily trying to depict a scene; rather, he's manipulating shapes and colors to explore the visual possibilities within the pop art aesthetic. It challenges traditional notions of depth and perspective, creating a flattened space where form triumphs over illusionism. We can analyze the line as its own thing. Editor: That's a cool way to put it. I hadn't thought about "form triumphing over illusionism," but it really makes sense here. It's more about the interplay of the colors and shapes than about trying to trick the eye. Thanks for that insight. Curator: Indeed. By focusing on these elements, we appreciate Krushenick's exploration of visual language itself, detaching it from conventional narrative or symbolism. These artistic choices reflect semiotic methods for unlocking a richer aesthetic experience. Editor: Absolutely. This makes me see the artist's choices on color and abstraction, divorced from references of anything real, making an argument on how it's viewed.