Curatorial Narrative In 1798, Edward Orme’s “Outside a Castle” assumes its place within the nascent landscape of Abstract Expressionism, a movement that would come to define the era. Characterized by an emphasis on emotive gesture and intuitive mark-making, Orme’s work embodies this spirit while diverging from its more extreme manifestations. The artist’s employment of impasto technique imbues the painting with a tactile presence, as if the very earth itself has been excavated and rendered onto the canvas in swirling, visceral folds. The palette, dominated by blues and blacks, serves to heighten the sense of atmosphere, conjuring the heavy, foreboding skies that often precede rain.Enlarged to its monumental scale 52×44 inches “Outside a Castle” assumes an imposing presence, one that engages with the luxury interior on a profound level. The chromatic structure, comprising deep blues and blacks, exerts a gravitational pull, drawing