Bethesda Chapel 1966 - 1967

Editor: Here we have John Piper's "Bethesda Chapel." The stark architectural lines combined with those pastel blocks give it such a unique feel. What strikes you most about the composition? Curator: The interplay between representation and abstraction is compelling. Notice how the geometric forms disrupt the architectural rendering, creating a tension between surface and depth. Do you see how the texture reinforces this contrast? Editor: Yes, the roughness of the chapel against the flatness of the fence. What does it all signify? Curator: The artist isn't necessarily interested in a clear-cut meaning. Instead, he invites us to consider how form, color, and texture interact to create visual interest. Editor: It's certainly got that. I see it now.