Legend of Zsennye 

Editor: This is "Legend of Zsennye," an etching in ink, graphite, and pen by Rudolf Láng. The scene depicts figures in a landscape reminiscent of a fairy tale or dream, the overall mood feels both serene and slightly unsettling to me. What story do you think Láng is trying to tell here? Curator: The artist isn’t spelling things out, is he? It’s less of a pronouncement and more of a whisper, don't you think? See how the architecture almost melts into the natural surroundings. Are those ostriches pulling a carriage? Perhaps the story is in the details and absurd juxtapositions... almost a surreal, dreamlike exploration of memory, and perhaps longing for a simpler, idyllic past. It almost reminds me of those intricate clockwork mechanisms... Beautiful, yet ultimately artificial. Editor: The detail is really amazing! You can almost feel the breeze rustling through the trees and, yes, the... ostriches?! Is that some commentary on high society? Curator: Ah, the ostriches. Now that's a fascinating question! They are not horses and are such an unconventional detail. What does this image say about control versus freedom or perhaps a gentle nudge at the pretension of the elite? It is this element of unexpected humor and absurdity that invites us to question the narrative further. It begs us to consider the symbolic language Láng is using. Editor: I hadn't considered it from a symbolic angle, now I see so much more at play. Thanks so much! Curator: The pleasure's all mine! Art’s best when it’s a shared journey of discovery, don't you agree?