Canto XXIX: [no title] 1983

Editor: This is Esq Tom Phillips' print from his "Canto XXIX" series. I find the contrast between the grounded figure and the flying machine really striking. What do you make of this image? Curator: It certainly speaks to themes of aspiration and technological hubris, doesn't it? Consider the historical context: Phillips created this in the late 20th century, a time of rapid technological advancement. How might this image be a commentary on the promises and potential dangers inherent in progress? Editor: I hadn't considered the dangers. It seems so hopeful at first glance. Curator: It's about questioning whose progress, and at what cost. Is the grounded figure an observer, a casualty, or perhaps even a saboteur of this airborne ambition? Editor: I see it now. It makes you wonder about the implications of advancement on different people. Thanks for your insight!