This, That And The Other

Editor: This is Richard Deacon's *This, That And The Other*. I'm really drawn to the industrial feel of the materials, like repurposed conveyor belts. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see an embrace of the everyday, of labor and materiality. It challenges the traditional hierarchy separating "high art" from functional objects. How does Deacon transform these industrial materials through process? Editor: He bends and shapes them, almost defying their original purpose. It makes you think about where these materials come from and their previous lives. Curator: Precisely! The work becomes a commentary on consumption and the life cycle of materials within our industrial society. What have you learned? Editor: The focus on materials really changes how I see sculpture.