Flowers 

Editor: So, this is "Flowers," a print by Jacques Herold. It feels…layered, almost like peering into a dream garden. What do you see in this piece? Curator: A garden of the mind, precisely! I'm drawn to the way Herold embraces abstraction to evoke the essence of nature. Each layer could represent a different level of consciousness, a journey from the concrete to the ethereal. It feels like something you would find within your dream after eating a whole jar of fancy peanut butter! Don't you agree? Editor: I do get that feeling of depth! The top form, in coral, looks like blossoming flames. Are there specific symbolic interpretations we should consider here? Curator: Perhaps. In Surrealism, botany often embodies transformation and the subconscious. Those "flames" might suggest a passion for change. It's interesting that the "roots," illustrated by fine strokes are red. Red is always the undercurrent that binds Surrealism with dreams. What would you consider? Editor: It makes me wonder about the life cycle; growth, decay, and that constant shifting between different forms…it's thought-provoking! It’s kind of moody in a happy way if that makes any sense. Curator: It does, indeed! Surrealism aims to bypass logic, favoring emotional and intuitive experiences. Do you consider it thought-provoking for you alone, or others as well? Is your perspective important for all, or for yourself? Editor: Good question! Thinking about it now, art interpretation should always include more personal perspective for both artist and spectator! That would enhance engagement from every angle, thanks! Curator: Precisely. By blending feeling with observation we enrich not only the creation of art but its understanding too.