D. Drop Initials 1970

Curator: This print, "D. Drop Initials," is by Gordon House. Look at the way the artist uses such simple materials to create something so visually striking. Editor: Initially, I'm seeing paired gates or perhaps even a simplified rendering of organ pipes. There is a sense of entry or transition implied, wouldn't you agree? Curator: The process here is fascinating. House, known for his engagement with printmaking, explores the relationship between mechanical reproduction and the artist's hand. Editor: These geometric forms evoke ancient symbols. The step-like patterns remind me of pyramids or ziggurats, structures associated with power and spiritual ascent. Curator: I think it is the use of simple lines and their relation to industrial processes that gives this work its enduring quality. Editor: The stark contrast between black and white creates a powerful visual dichotomy—light and dark, positive and negative space. Curator: Precisely! House turns what could be seen as mundane into a thought-provoking visual experience. Editor: It's interesting how these elemental forms trigger deep, almost primal associations.