Copán Honduras 1995

Curator: Bruce Martin’s “Copán Honduras” captures an enigmatic stone carving, flanked by trees, seemingly swallowed by the jungle. There’s such a haunting presence to it. Editor: Immediately, I’m struck by the texture – the contrast between the rough-hewn stone and the smooth bark of the trees. It speaks volumes about the labor involved in creating this monument. Curator: Absolutely. It whispers secrets of forgotten rituals and long-gone artisans. The figures carved into the stone—aren't they almost dreamlike? Editor: They are, but think about the hands that shaped them, the tools, the social structure that enabled such a feat of collective effort. It’s as much about power as it is about dreams. Curator: Perhaps the dream *was* power. The way the light catches the relief…it feels almost spiritual, a portal to another world. Editor: Or a testament to human ingenuity and the manipulation of material resources. A convergence of nature and culture, really. Curator: I’ll keep dreaming, but I appreciate your grounding perspective. Editor: And I appreciate the reminder to look beyond the physical.