Untitled (exterior of hotel) c. 1934

Curator: Hamblin Studio’s "Untitled (exterior of hotel)" presents a striking study in contrasts, rendered in monochrome. Editor: It feels like a memory, doesn't it? Eerie, almost ghostly, as though this hotel exists just beyond the veil. Curator: Note the composition: the imposing facade, balanced by the delicate tracery of overhead wires. The interplay of light and shadow sculpts the architecture. Editor: And the symbols of transit—the wires, the cars—suggest a transient population, reinforcing the idea of a place of temporary stays, a liminal space. Curator: Precisely. The artist exploits the tonal range to articulate form, creating depth and texture. The surface, at 20.32 x 25.4 cm, invites close inspection. Editor: It’s more than just a hotel; it’s a symbol of journeys, of people passing through. This artwork really captures the feelings of impermanence. Curator: Indeed, a compelling investigation into architectural form and spatial relations. Editor: It leaves me contemplating the stories within its walls.