Spill 2001

Curator: Here we have Ellen Driscoll's "Spill," a work whose date is, intriguingly, unlisted. Editor: It strikes me as surprisingly graphic, given its modest size; the strong black ink dominating the lighter washes. Curator: The title suggests a loss, perhaps, a waste, reflecting a broader concern in Driscoll's work with environmental issues and resource depletion. Editor: I see the 'spill' rendered almost architecturally. The structure implied by the dark geometric forms seems to buckle under the weight, almost like it’s about to give way under the force of the spill. Curator: Driscoll's works often engage with the tensions between natural forms and industrial structures, referencing the human impact on natural systems. Editor: Yes, the deliberate juxtaposition of the fluidity of a spill against hard lines really emphasizes that tension. Curator: It's a stark piece, prompting us to consider our relationship to consumption and its consequences. Editor: Agreed. There’s an urgency here, a call for closer examination of process and impact.