1927

78 x 33” ‡‡ Door / Key / Terra Cotta / Ceramic / Neodymium Magnets

In the eyes of Paul T. Curran, perception and perspective are more than just fascinations — they are what gives art its power and represent the keys to a life well-lived. In his “Windows” series, which begins with “1927,” Curran explores the ways in which our views — of life, of the world, and of ourselves — can both limit and liberate, depending on how we choose to look. To us, the door is older than a lifetime; to the sky, barely a moment has passed since the tree used to build it first spread its leaves. To Curran, the door is an invitation: come into the world from a new angle, unburdened by assumptions and self-imposed restrictions, and find the humble beauty of existence too often pushed from view. All that’s needed, he says, is the right key and a single step.