HOW A GREAT DAILY ORGAN IS TURNED OUT 1990

Curator: Richard Hamilton's print, entitled "HOW A GREAT DAILY ORGAN IS TURNED OUT," presents us with a striking collage of images. What are your initial impressions? Editor: It feels dense, almost overwhelming. The stark black and white imagery creates a mood that's both historical and a bit unsettling. It also looks like some kind of newspaper? Curator: It's a collection of images related to James Joyce's "Ulysses," echoing the stream-of-consciousness narrative with its diverse, fragmented panels. The images draw heavily on Irish history and iconography. Editor: Given the title, I'm curious about the printing process itself. The dense arrangement suggests a layering, almost like a screen print where the materials build up over time. Curator: Indeed. Hamilton explores the cultural weight of these images, transforming everyday symbols and historical references into something deeply personal and allusive. Editor: So, beyond the collage, the printmaking process amplifies the theme of layering and accumulation, reflecting the complexity of the text it references. Interesting. Curator: Precisely. It provides a visual echo of Joyce's literary innovation. Editor: Food for thought. Thanks.