Untitled (92/21) 1992

Editor: This large canvas, "Untitled (92/21)" by Bill Woodrow, is visually striking. The black and white shapes create such an ambiguous scene. What do you make of all these layers? Curator: The stark contrast immediately draws the eye, doesn't it? Notice how the white almost seems to carve through the black, creating new forms. It evokes memories of primal mark-making, of images emerging from shadow. Do you see any specific symbols recurring? Editor: I see what might be architectural elements, but also organic shapes. They’re fighting for dominance. Curator: Indeed. That interplay suggests a deeper conflict, perhaps the tension between nature and the industrial world, a recurring theme in Woodrow's work, especially relevant in the late 20th century as we grappled with the environmental impact of progress. Editor: I hadn’t considered that. It's amazing how the absence of color amplifies the symbolic weight. Curator: Exactly. Absence itself becomes a symbol, prompting us to question what is hidden, what is lost, and what might emerge anew.