Koan-Cuts II 1971

Editor: This is "Koan-Cuts II" by Liliane Lijn, part of the Tate collection. These stacked forms, rendered in earthy tones against a cobalt blue, feel like a riddle. How do you interpret this work? Curator: Ah, Liliane Lijn! The way these shapes playfully defy gravity... It’s like a visual koan indeed, inviting contemplation on balance, form, and perception. The artist isn't just stacking shapes; she's stacking questions. What do they evoke in you? Editor: Hmm, maybe the endless pursuit of equilibrium? It's interesting how stillness can emerge from so much implied movement. Curator: Precisely! It's a testament to Lijn's ability to freeze a fleeting moment, a concept so central to Eastern philosophies, I think we can say, it is frozen meditation. I feel calmer already. Editor: I see it too, there's a sense of stillness! The title makes more sense now.