[no title] 1989

Editor: This untitled piece by Christopher Le Brun uses strong contrasts of black and white ink. It feels quite chaotic, almost violent, but the composition is compelling. How do you interpret it? Curator: I see the visible labor in the application of ink – the scraping, the blotting. These actions highlight the physical process of creation. Consider the societal perception of printmaking at the time, and how Le Brun might be challenging those assumptions of mass production versus artistic creation. Editor: So, it's not just about the image, but the labor behind it? Curator: Precisely. The artist's engagement with the material transforms a potentially reproducible medium into a unique, expressive object, inviting us to reflect on the value we assign to art based on its mode of production. Editor: That's a new way to appreciate the work for me. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It's about seeing beyond the surface.