Walls of Granite 1875

Curator: John K. Hillers' stereo card, "Walls of Granite," offers a compelling glimpse into the Grand Canyon's depths. I find myself both grounded and dwarfed by it, what's your first impression? Editor: The immensity of the landscape captured in this small format feels almost ironic, or maybe it hints at something more profound. There's a stark, almost biblical quality to it, those rocks like altars. Curator: Interesting. It makes me think about the concept of sublime landscapes, where the overwhelming scale inspires a sense of awe and, maybe, a touch of existential dread. Editor: Exactly! And the double image of the stereo card – doesn't that amplify the sense of being lost in time, like echoes of the same moment stretching out endlessly? It is like the artist is trying to give us an immersive experience that only hints at the majesty that is the Grand Canyon. Curator: I think you might be onto something there. This card transports me to a place where the boundaries of self seem to blur. Editor: So, in a way, it becomes a mirror reflecting our insignificance and our potential for connection with something much grander. Well put.