The 2/1 Ayrshire Yeomanry, WWI, 1915-1916 1915 - 1916

Editor: This is "The 2/1 Ayrshire Yeomanry, WWI, 1915-1916," and it appears to be a book, though the artist, Leslie Hamilton Wilson, is unknown to me. The cover is a deep blue with gold lettering. What strikes you about the visual composition? Curator: The geometric rigor is immediately apparent. Observe the rectangular frame mirroring the book’s shape, coupled with the contrasting diagonal embellishment at the corner. This creates a dynamic tension. Note the texture, its materiality. Editor: It looks like leather, doesn't it? How does that influence your interpretation? Curator: Indeed. The choice of material elevates the object, lending it a sense of timelessness. The gold lettering against the blue functions as a formal signifier, imbuing the text with authority. What do you make of the color choices? Editor: I hadn't considered the authority implied by the gold. I see that the blue and gold give it a very somber, regal feeling. Thanks for the insight!