Untitled (flag pole and canal) 1979

Editor: Here we have Lawrence McFarland's black and white photograph, "Untitled (flag pole and canal)." It definitely evokes a sense of quiet isolation. What do you make of the flag pole's placement, almost blocking the view? Curator: It's fascinating, isn't it? The pole acts as a barrier, yet it also draws us in. I feel like the artist is saying something about the way we view our world – obstructed, mediated, but still beautiful, don't you think? Maybe it represents lost connection. Editor: A lost connection...I can see that. So, it's less about the literal scene and more about that feeling? Curator: Precisely. It's about that melancholy whisper, the almost-seen, the nearly-forgotten. Photography often freezes a moment, but here it feels like McFarland is capturing a state of mind. It makes me wonder what other forgotten places have to tell. Editor: I agree, looking at it that way gives it so much more depth. Thanks for illuminating that!