Dimensions: image: 546 x 552 mm
Copyright: © The estate of Kenneth Martin | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: Kenneth Martin’s ‘Rotation ‘Frankfurt’ II’ features these intersecting bars of color. The composition seems so precise, almost manufactured. How do you see the artist's hand in this piece? Curator: It's fascinating how Martin uses industrial colors and geometric forms. Consider the silk-screening process: each layer, each plane, is a product of labor and a specific technology. Is this a celebration or critique of industrial production? Editor: So, it’s not just about the final image, but also the "how" and "why" it was made? I never thought about it that way. Curator: Precisely. Reflect on the socio-economic context in which this work was created. How do material choices impact our interpretation? Editor: I see now, understanding the materials and process gives the art more depth!