Hair Pursued by 2 Planets 1968

Curator: Here, we have Joan Miró's 1968 work, "Hair Pursued by 2 Planets," a compelling example of his exploration into the cosmos using acrylic paint. Editor: It's almost a landscape. Fields of green brushed and stroked every which way, wild, chaotic, but there is this...menacing eye watching it. Or two, technically, I suppose. Curator: Interesting observation! Let’s consider Miró's materials here. The acrylic application appears almost like impasto, providing the backdrop with a rich textural feel, the brushwork contributing to the movement and vitality. Editor: Yeah, you feel like you can stick your finger right in that texture, and I do want to, actually! It gives the field a really intense vibrating sort of presence. Like it’s not quite stable under the planetary gaze. Curator: The use of bold orange against the field of green underscores a clear dichotomy and hierarchy, reminiscent of natural cycles or even industrial encroachment upon the natural environment. These stark contrasts are essential to interpreting the work in its socio-political moment, with growing tensions in a period of change. Editor: I like thinking about this poor patch of hair on the run from cosmic judges who may squash you under foot for any stray move you may consider, a bit theatrical. But on the other hand, that intense green backdrop suggests hope, doesn’t it? Curator: Possibly. The work encourages us to consider not only the act of artistic production but also how such materials reflect social anxieties and the search for equilibrium during the late 1960s. It questions conventional definitions and labor. Editor: And isn't that the beauty of Miró? Making serious inquiries disguised as playtime, with simple strokes loaded with meaning that still allow my imagination plenty of room to wiggle. Curator: Agreed, Miró’s clever use of color and material opens conversations about production, labor, and consumption that push against purely aesthetic interpretations of "Hair Pursued by 2 Planets." Editor: Yes. This piece whispers to me, I need time to hear it better, with its bizarre energy and simple shapes creating profound emotion.