Sketches of wire figures c. 20th century

Editor: This is Sylvia Goldsmith's "Sketches of wire figures," a minimalist line drawing. It's simple, but I find it captivating. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I’m drawn to the act of sketching itself. The bare minimum of material - paper, ink - used to represent wire, an industrial material. It speaks to the dematerialization of form. Editor: So, it's about the artistic process rather than the subject matter? Curator: Precisely. Goldsmith seems focused on how easily we can transform our perception of materials through artmaking. The sketch elevates the mundane. Editor: That’s a great point. I'll definitely think about materiality differently from now on. Curator: Indeed, looking closely at the production and materials allows a deeper appreciation.