Lueurs 

Curator: Let’s turn our attention to "Lueurs" by Juvenal Sansó, a monochrome print utilizing ink. It captures a stark yet evocative landscape. What are your initial impressions? Editor: It strikes me as almost primordial. The heavy, textured application of ink gives the landscape a brutal, geological feel, like witnessing the Earth being forged in darkness. There is a lot of raw texture here. Curator: Indeed. Sansó was deeply interested in printmaking, and we can see this reflected in the processes deployed for "Lueurs." It encourages one to think about printmaking, not just as reproduction, but also a manual practice involving labor and the careful manipulation of materials. Editor: It is fascinating how such a dark palette can still suggest 'lueurs,' or glows, as the title indicates. I imagine that these 'lueurs' might reference hope or reflection. Given that Sansó created a variety of works with political commentary on the landscape of the Philippines under the Marcos regime, I'm wondering whether or not "Lueurs" relates back to that topic of exploitation in any way. Curator: Certainly, it's vital to consider the social context of art. The print could serve as an important point of connection for Filipino viewers during the period it was created. What strikes me is the inherent reproducibility of printmaking as a medium itself. How do you interpret the scale of production inherent to Sansó’s creative process? Editor: Considering that reproducibility is an innate function of this work’s creation, that expands our ability to interpret the piece as reflective of the relationship between political action and accessible art forms. We could think of "Lueurs" as both a statement on the environmental climate and on who has the means to reflect on such conditions. Curator: Absolutely. And the conscious, artistic selection of materials further adds another dimension of consideration here. Editor: Well, this examination of "Lueurs" has made me consider how artistic printmaking, which might initially be dismissed as a medium lacking intentionality, really serves as an extension of the art object's significance. Curator: Yes, a complex work which invites the viewer to consider process and politics alike.