[no title] 1971

Curator: What immediately strikes me is how this composition pulls me into a tranquil, almost meditative state. Editor: Here we have an untitled print by Victor Pasmore, part of the Tate Collections. It's undated, but its abstract language aligns with his later works. Curator: There’s something quite primal here, the shapes feeling like reduced versions of forms found in nature, the paired stones, a sun and dark branches. Editor: Pasmore's journey to abstraction was a political act in itself. He moved away from representational art, which was seen as complicit with conservative powers. Curator: It is interesting that you point that out, it is very reminiscent of the symbolic language developed during the Russian revolution. Editor: I agree. Its simplicity and limited palette create space for individual interpretation, a democratic view on art. Curator: Ultimately, this print speaks to the fundamental elements of existence. A testament to Pasmore’s evolving vision. Editor: And a bold statement about the role of art in reshaping how we perceive the world.