Stash House in Orange Grove 2013

Curator: Kirsten Luce’s photograph, "Stash House in Orange Grove," hits you, doesn't it? Like stepping into a forgotten corner of the world. Editor: Absolutely. My first thought was 'makeshift sanctuary'. The blue tarps against the harsh, dry landscape—it's a striking contrast. Curator: The composition draws you in. Those haphazard tarps evoke an almost childlike attempt at shelter, yet they speak volumes about desperation and resilience. The color is also so evocative. Editor: Blue often symbolizes protection, hope, even spirituality. But here, shredded and exposed, it suggests vulnerability. The surrounding thorny trees feel like guardians and captors, a duality that resonates. Curator: Indeed. The photograph hints at layers of stories, silent narratives etched into this abandoned space. The discards speak volumes—water bottles, cardboard. Editor: Visual echoes. The blue tarps recall nautical images of ships and voyages. But instead of promise, they frame dispossession, and the interrupted journeys of displaced peoples. Curator: It’s a powerful piece, really. A quiet visual poem on human experience, don’t you think? Editor: Yes, it's a stark reminder that home can be anywhere, and nowhere, all at once.