[no title] 1990

Curator: This is a small etching by Christopher Le Brun, made with an image size of 176 by 130 millimeters. Editor: It feels like a fragment, a ruin almost. The chaotic lines evoke a sense of decay and perhaps a forgotten history. Curator: The density of lines, the layering, certainly creates a sense of depth, of things hidden and revealed. Le Brun often explores themes of mythology and memory. Editor: Thinking about the process of etching, the artist physically marked the plate, corroding it with acid, mirroring the themes of erosion and time. What kind of labor goes into that? Curator: The etching medium itself contributes to the overall symbolism. The starkness, the absence of color, lends a timeless quality. Editor: Exactly. Etching allowed the artist to create multiple originals, challenging our notion of the singular art object. A fascinating look into process! Curator: Indeed, a powerful piece. Editor: A testament to materiality.