Ochre, Red, Blue 1969

Editor: This is "Ochre, Red, Blue" by Sir Terry Frost. It's composed of stacked, rounded shapes. It feels very tactile to me, almost like painted stones. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Note the title, grounding the work in its materiality and color choices, but also consider the labor involved in the printmaking process. How does the layering of colors and shapes reflect the artist’s engagement with the physical properties of the materials and production? Editor: I see what you mean. It is very process-driven. So, are you suggesting that the art lies in how Frost handled the material itself? Curator: Precisely! The focus shifts from representational meaning to the tangible act of creation, challenging traditional notions of artistic skill and originality through its focus on materiality. Editor: That's a new way to look at abstract art for me! Curator: Indeed, it invites us to rethink what constitutes "art" and the role of the artist in the age of mass production.