Life 2 2017

Editor: This etching by Noriko SaitÅ, called "Life 2," is full of intriguing shapes. It reminds me of a kind of abstract map or perhaps a secret code. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a network of interconnected symbols, perhaps representing the complex relationships between individuals and their environment. Consider the title – "Life 2." Does it suggest a sequel, a second chance, or a parallel existence? Editor: That's a thought-provoking question. I hadn't considered the title's implication of multiplicity. Curator: Saito's work often grapples with themes of identity and belonging within a rapidly changing society. How might these symbols speak to those experiences, do you think? Editor: Maybe the fragmented forms suggest a sense of displacement or the search for wholeness. Thanks, I’ll definitely be thinking more about that. Curator: And I'll be considering the second chance implied by "Life 2," and how that reframes the conversation about identity!