Window at Night 1972

Editor: This is Patrick Caulfield's "Window at Night." The colors are so bold, and the black outlines make it feel almost like a cartoon. How do you interpret this work? Curator: Caulfield's "Window at Night" speaks to the post-war anxieties of domesticity, particularly for women. The seemingly simple imagery is a powerful commentary on confinement and the illusion of choice within prescribed social roles. What do the bars of color evoke for you? Editor: I hadn't thought of them as bars, but I see what you mean. The colors are cheerful, yet there's something unsettling about the limited view. Curator: Exactly! This tension is at the heart of Caulfield's critique. It challenges us to consider how seemingly benign structures can reinforce restrictive societal norms. Editor: That's fascinating. I'll never look at this piece the same way again.