Skowhegan 1965

Curator: Let's discuss "Skowhegan" by Stefan Martin, currently residing here at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: The lithograph's stark lines on this paper create an arresting figure. It's unsettling. The rapid execution is evident. Curator: That starkness underscores Martin's socio-political leanings, reflecting anxieties of that time period. Notice the size, how it allows for intimate viewing. Editor: I'm struck by the method, the direct transfer from stone to paper. It’s a testament to the artist's process, and the materials themselves lend the print an immediacy that echoes the subject. Curator: Indeed, and the print run itself makes it accessible. It's not just about the image, but the act of distribution, too. It places art within the reach of a broader audience. Editor: It truly makes me consider what it meant to produce this in multiples, to think about its material accessibility as much as its symbolism. Curator: Precisely, and I think that interplay is what makes it so potent.