Coré c. 1955 - 1960

Editor: Here we have Dame Barbara Hepworth's "Coré", dimensions 740 x 400 x 300 mm. Its polished surface is striking, how did Hepworth manage such fluidity with solid material? Curator: The bronze medium speaks volumes, doesn't it? Consider the labor involved in casting, the foundry processes, and the socio-economic factors that support such large-scale production, allowing the transformation of raw material into art. Editor: So, beyond the form, the making process itself contributes to the artwork's meaning? Curator: Absolutely. Think about the division of labor, the consumption of resources. Hepworth’s vision becomes manifest through collaborative industrial techniques. It’s a complex relationship between artist, material, and society. Does that shift your perspective? Editor: It does. I'd never considered the full chain involved. Thanks for opening my eyes to this.