Sleep My Angel 1961 - 1962

Editor: This print, "Sleep My Angel," by Alan Davie, uses bold shapes and colours that feel almost primal. How do you interpret this work in light of Davie's other pieces? Curator: Davie often explores subconscious expression and spiritual themes. This print, with its sharp contrasts and ambiguous forms, seems to reflect a tension between opposing forces – maybe the struggle for peace within oneself or a commentary on societal discord. How do you think its abstraction communicates meaning? Editor: I see it as a breakdown of form, reflecting post-war anxiety and the questioning of established norms. It feels like a visual scream! Curator: Precisely. Davie's work aligns with the post-war artistic movements seeking to challenge and dismantle traditional representations. He urges us to confront the complexities of existence. Editor: Thank you, that really helped me see the deeper context within the work. Curator: Indeed, it speaks volumes about its time, and perhaps about our own.