Magic Eye 5 1995

Curator: Here we have Victor Pasmore's "Magic Eye 5", part of the Tate Collections. Editor: It feels light, airy, like a dream sequence... or maybe something glimpsed from a plane window, you know? Curator: Pasmore shifted from representational art to abstraction, exploring pure form and color. This print exemplifies his later style, moving towards a more poetic visual language. Editor: The spray of the blue is interesting, it feels soft around the edges. The eye itself is so minimal, this little wink of an image. Curator: Pasmore sought to democratize art through printmaking. His interest in abstraction allowed him to create images for a wider audience, moving beyond traditional art hierarchies. Editor: It's strangely comforting, like a visual mantra. You could get lost in that blue for ages. Curator: Pasmore’s work represents a pivotal shift in mid-20th century British art, moving towards a more international abstract aesthetic. Editor: A very thoughtful and well-executed minimalist piece; I can appreciate its subtle power and the history behind it.