Angelina 1923

Editor: Here we have Jean Marchand's "Angelina," housed at the Tate. The thick, visible brushstrokes give it a textural feel. What can you tell us about this piece? Curator: Consider the materiality – the canvas, the pigment. Marchand's application reveals a labor-intensive process, yet also a casual domesticity. Are we seeing a commissioned portrait, or a more intimate study of labor and leisure? Editor: That's interesting. I hadn't thought about the implications of the materials themselves. Curator: It forces us to question the traditional hierarchy of art, bringing the means of production to the forefront, doesn't it? Editor: Definitely gives me a fresh perspective. Thanks! Curator: Likewise! It's fascinating to consider art through the lens of its making.