Helicopter 1936

Editor: Here we have Julian Trevelyan's print, "Helicopter." It's a small, intricate piece. All those intersecting lines make me wonder about the materials and labor involved in such a detailed etching. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Given Trevelyan’s embrace of unconventional materials and processes, notice the industrial, almost mechanical feel. How does the labor-intensive nature of etching, contrasting with the subject of mechanized flight, influence your understanding? Editor: I guess it makes me consider the artist's hand versus machine production. It highlights the contrast between them. Thanks, that's helpful! Curator: Exactly! Considering the social context of 1937, the print perhaps reflects a fascination with technology and its impact on everyday life, as well as the means of art production itself.