Quaker Meeting Possibly 1967

Editor: This woodcut, "Quaker Meeting" by Matsubara Naoko, has such striking contrast! How do you see the materiality influencing the meaning here? Curator: Considering its production, we see the stark black and white emphasizing the social divisions evident in the seating arrangement. The woodcut medium itself, with its inherent roughness, mirrors the austere, perhaps even utilitarian, aspects of Quaker life. Editor: So, it's not just about the image, but about the choices behind making it? Curator: Precisely. The labor involved in carving, the availability of materials, the print's potential for mass distribution—all these factors contribute to our understanding. What do you make of the stark contrasts? Editor: Now I see how the process reflects the social context. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, a dialogue between making and meaning. Fascinating!