99% NO.28 Vic 2013

Curator: Sedrick Huckaby's portrait, "99% NO.28 Vic," presents us with a study of a man rendered in charcoal and ink. Editor: The gaze is intense, direct. The stark contrasts create a mood of quiet strength, maybe even defiance, despite the limited palette. Curator: Huckaby's work often explores the complexities of identity, particularly within the Black community. He's engaging with representation and challenging traditional power dynamics through portraiture. Editor: The man's face, with its deep lines and furrows, becomes a landscape of lived experience. There's a raw honesty, devoid of idealization, it invites contemplation of resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Curator: Yes, and the inscription at the bottom–“I am Catholic and baptist. Some say you can’t be both…”– speaks to intersectional identities and the negotiation of belonging. Editor: A powerful piece. The visual symbolism speaks to the layered nature of identity and challenges preconceived notions. Curator: It reminds us that identity is never monolithic, but a tapestry woven from diverse threads of experience.