Dimensions: image: 560 x 760 mm
Copyright: © John Hubbard | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: This dramatic charcoal drawing is titled "Looking West from Zennor Quoit" by John Hubbard. It feels… almost primordial. What symbols do you see in this landscape? Curator: The monolith, the Zennor Quoit, speaks of ancient rituals and connections to the earth. Notice how Hubbard contrasts the solid, grounded stones with the swirling, ethereal sky. Editor: So, the permanence of the stones against the changing sky? Curator: Exactly. The image suggests a dialogue between the temporal and the eternal, a recurring theme in our understanding of landscape. It's a powerful reminder of humanity’s enduring search for meaning within the natural world. Editor: I never thought of landscape as a symbol before. That’s fascinating. Curator: The image resonates with me in new ways now.