99% NO.7 2013

Curator: Here we have Sedrick Huckaby's "99% NO.7," a small yet evocative print. It gives me a very intimate, almost claustrophobic feeling. Like I'm peering into someone's private space. Editor: The immediacy is striking, isn't it? The etching lines are so raw and unpolished, almost like a quick sketch from life. There's a sense of unfiltered emotion here. Curator: Indeed. Etching, by its nature, allows for that spontaneous gesture. I also notice the inscribed text at the bottom "World Peace? He's more like World War!" is it part of the edition? Editor: You know, it feels like a direct response to the figure's contemplation. Is he a warrior? Or a philosopher? What’s he holding? I wonder if Huckaby is commenting on the duality of human nature, even within a single person. Curator: It’s tempting to see the work as an exploration of that dichotomy, especially considering the piece's location within a larger exhibition centered around themes of social justice and representation. Editor: Absolutely, the rawness invites you to project your own interpretations. Makes you question your own inner battles, doesn't it? Curator: A thought-provoking piece, prompting reflection beyond its small scale. Editor: Leaving us pondering the fine line between chaos and calm.