Pacifica 1982

Curator: John Walker's "Pacifica" is a large print in the Tate collection that really grabs your attention. Editor: It’s moody, isn’t it? All these sharp, scratchy lines. It feels restless, like a storm brewing just offshore. Curator: Walker often explores historical and cultural themes, using abstraction to push beyond simple representation. Editor: Abstraction, yes, but there’s also something deeply personal in this chaos. It feels like raw emotion poured onto the page. Does the title "Pacifica" hint at a yearning for peace, maybe, amidst conflict? Curator: Potentially, Walker lived through the second half of the 20th century, the Cold War, the ongoing conflicts in the Pacific. His work frequently engages with those tensions. Editor: I see it now. It is not just scribbles, but a potent expression of universal unease, distilled through Walker’s own lens. Curator: Ultimately, it’s a complex work, inviting us to confront uncomfortable truths, both inner and outer. Editor: I will not forget the raw energy it emanates. It certainly leaves an impact.