Digit III 2002

Editor: Gloria Ortiz-Hernandez's "Digit III," a 14-inch square artwork at the Harvard Art Museums, is a study in subtle contrasts. Its quiet mood makes me wonder, what do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a potent commentary on visibility and erasure. The blurred square can be read as a metaphor for marginalized identities, present yet indistinct within dominant narratives. How does it make you feel? Editor: It feels like absence, but also a potential, like something about to emerge. Curator: Precisely. It questions who gets to define the boundaries, both literally and figuratively. It reflects upon the power dynamics inherent in representation. Editor: So, it's not just a square, but a statement? Curator: Absolutely. It invites us to consider the politics of seeing and being seen. I wonder what does Ortiz-Hernandez want us to think about? Editor: That’s given me a lot to think about. Thanks!