Costumes of the Sumiyoshi Festival 

Editor: This scroll, "Costumes of the Sumiyoshi Festival" by Hanzan, seems to be made with delicate paper. The women's attire is intricate. What strikes you about this work? Curator: I see an interesting commentary on the production of identity through costume and ritual. Consider the labor involved in creating these elaborate garments, the social context of the festival itself, and how these elements shape cultural consumption and meaning. Editor: So it's less about the aesthetic and more about the means? Curator: Precisely. How does the materiality of the costumes, the social performance, and the artist's representation intersect? It seems to challenge the traditional boundaries of art. Editor: Interesting, I hadn't thought about it that way. Thanks for pointing out the importance of the materials in understanding the artwork's cultural implications.