No Darkness 1979

Curator: Hamish Fulton's photographic work, “No Darkness,” presents us with a stark landscape. The scale, nearly 1.4 meters tall, demands our attention. What strikes you initially? Editor: The desolation, the monochromatic palette... it feels almost post-apocalyptic. It suggests a landscape stripped bare, maybe by extractive industries or climate change. Curator: Fulton, born in 1946, emphasizes walking as a crucial process. The image is not just a representation, but a record of a physical act, labor rendered visible through the artist's journey. Editor: And the traces left behind—the animal tracks. It speaks to the fragility of existence within these environments and the power dynamics between humans and nature. Curator: Exactly. Fulton’s walks are conscious acts of production. Even the simple act of traversing the landscape creates an intervention. Editor: There's a compelling tension, though. “No Darkness,” yet this image evokes a deep sense of loss. It challenges our understanding of resilience, both ecological and human. Curator: Indeed, it’s an invitation to contemplate our complex relationship with the natural world. Editor: A somber, necessary reflection.