Dimensions: support: 1836 x 1833 mm
Copyright: © Bernard Cohen | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: So, this is Bernard Cohen's "Out There," an undated piece in the Tate. The black lines over the white background create such a frenetic energy! What do you make of its composition? Curator: It's like a visual maze, isn't it? Cohen's work often feels like a peek into the artist's mind – all those layers, those intricate details... it reminds me of trying to untangle a really complex dream. Do you find any focal point amidst that chaos? Editor: Not really. It's more of an all-over experience, a field of vision. I suppose that was the intention? Curator: Perhaps. Or perhaps it's about the journey, not the destination. The act of looking, of getting lost in the details. It certainly rewards a slow, careful viewing, don't you think? Editor: Absolutely! I see it differently now. Thanks. Curator: My pleasure. There's always more to discover, isn't there?
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Cohen studied at St Martin’s School of Art and the Slade. He later taught at Ealing School and Chelsea College of Art. In 1988 he was appointed Slade Professor and Chair of Fine Art at London University. This painting refers both to ancient cultures and modern life. The interwoven lines partly reflect Cohen’s interest in weaving. They also derive from his memory of an enormous radio telescope called ‘The Very Large Array’ in New Mexico. This sits in a vast plain which is criss-crossed in different directions by railway tracks, echoing the irregular black lines in this image. Gallery label, September 2004
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