Harvard Sq. Progress View Possibly 9 - 11

Curator: Paul Rowell's "Harvard Sq. Progress View" captures a moment of transformation. What strikes you upon seeing this? Editor: The skeletal scaffolding dominates, a visual metaphor for the process of building, but also of uncovering something. The negative rendering adds to that feeling. Curator: It’s a powerful image of progress, yet it also begs questions about the human cost of such endeavors, especially considering the figures in the background seemingly distanced from the construction itself. Editor: The crane and construction site evoke themes of ambition and industry. The university buildings looming in the background hint at the intellectual and cultural aspirations that fueled this growth. Curator: It raises questions about who benefits from this progress and at what cost to the community and environment. Editor: The symbols suggest an enduring cycle of construction and reconstruction, a relentless pursuit of betterment, for good or ill. Curator: Yes, a reminder that progress is rarely a straightforward narrative. Editor: Indeed, a complex image worthy of contemplation.