Tiger III 1953

Editor: This is Karl Weschke's "Tiger III," a print. The stark contrast between the dark background and the tiger itself is striking. What’s your take on this piece? Curator: Look at the rough texture and the apparent labor in carving away at the block. Weschke's choice of printmaking, a medium often associated with mass production, lends itself to questions about artistic value and accessibility. Editor: So, it's not just about the image, but the means of creating it? Curator: Precisely! The tiger, a symbol of power, is rendered through a process that involves physical work. Think about the social context; what might this say about Weschke's view on art and labor? Editor: I hadn't considered that. It makes me think about the relationship between the artist, the material, and the message. Thanks! Curator: It certainly shifts our perspective!