Choosing two artworks to form a diptych proved far more complex than I initially expected. What I first assumed would be a simple matter of personal taste quickly revealed itself as a question that extended well beyond aesthetics. Observing the works individually and in relation to one another made it clear that the experience of viewing an artwork changes fundamentally once it enters into dialogue with another.
When two works are placed side by side, a relationship inevitably emerges and this relationship reshapes the perception of each piece. An artwork is no longer read solely on its own terms, but through the presence of the other. Some works that appeared strong in isolation lost clarity when juxtaposed, while more discreet pieces gained intensity through this relational framework.
This process revealed that meaning is never fully contained within an artwork itself, but is constructed through context and interaction. The diptych operates as a device that activates new layers of interpretation, reminding us that certain works resist isolation and only fully unfold when placed in relation.
