Screen 1994

Curator: At first glance, Allyson Strafella's "Screen" appears to be a study in pure darkness. It's got this overall density that feels almost impenetrable. Editor: Yes, it's like staring into the void, but with a peculiar texture. I find myself wondering if it's meant to evoke the feeling of being lost in thought, or perhaps a digital blackout. Curator: Strafella’s piece, with its grid-like texture, could be seen as a symbolic representation of the screens that dominate modern life, mediating our experiences. The darkness might represent the hidden or obscured aspects of our mediated world. Editor: I love that idea of the screen as a veil, not just something that shows us things, but also something that hides or changes them. What do you think Strafella wanted us to consider about this "Screen"? Curator: Perhaps the artist sought to explore the boundary between what is seen and unseen, known and unknown, in an age dominated by visual technology. Editor: It certainly makes you think about the power of the image—and the power of darkness.