Unbuilt from "Materials Lab" 2015

Curator: This is Fernanda Fragateiro’s "Unbuilt from ‘Materials Lab,’" and it’s a rather intriguing piece. The work combines sculpture and photography, offering a meditation on form and space. Editor: It strikes me as a very quiet and minimalist work. The pale wood and simple geometric shapes create a sense of calm, almost architectural serenity. Curator: It's interesting you say that; Fragateiro's work often engages with architectural and urban themes, reflecting how we construct our environments and, by extension, our lives. Think about the title itself. Editor: Yes, "Unbuilt." It hints at unrealized potential, perhaps critiquing the structures we do create versus those we could. The gallery context in the photograph becomes another layer, highlighting display conventions. Curator: Precisely. The materiality also bears noting. The wooden box is integral to the artwork's statement. The tactile experience combined with the detached photograph creates a tension. Editor: So, it’s an object about other objects, framed by context. I think I’m beginning to understand it much more clearly. Curator: Agreed. And with that, we hope you'll explore this fascinating piece further!