Zylo-Probe c. 1975

Curator: Here we have Mildred Thompson's "Zylo-Probe," a wooden construction piece. Editor: It's like a deconstructed door, all warm wood tones, but something's not quite right. Off-kilter. Curator: The varying widths and orientations of the planks are key. Note how Thompson disrupts any sense of orthogonality. Editor: The wood grain itself adds another layer. It feels ancient and almost alive. I can smell the forest. Curator: Precisely. Thompson challenges our assumptions about form and material. Each plank carries its own semiotic weight. Editor: It's deeply satisfying, this piece. So solid, yet so full of subtle movement. Curator: Yes, Thompson's strategic choices provoke an engaging formal dialogue. Editor: Art is like that, isn't it? Talking back to you, board by board.