99% NO.16 Tosha 2013

Curator: Sedrick Huckaby's "99% NO.16 Tosha," a print housed here at the Harvard Art Museums, immediately struck me with its delicate, almost melancholic air. What's your first take? Editor: The sitter's gaze certainly conveys a sense of world-weariness, doesn't it? Considering the title’s "99%," one might see it as a commentary on the socio-economic pressures faced by marginalized communities, a visual representation of resilience despite systemic obstacles. Curator: Oh, I like that. For me, it's also about the way he uses line and shadow, how he suggests form with such economy. The almost ethereal smoke, the rawness of the unfinished strokes...it's like a fleeting memory. Editor: Absolutely. And let’s not forget the sitter’s pose—legs crossed, hand raised. There’s a subtle defiance there, a reclaiming of space and visibility within a potentially hostile environment. Curator: It's a powerful statement, made with such understated grace. I think Huckaby's capturing something truly essential about the human spirit. Editor: Yes, it’s a potent reminder of the individual within broader social narratives, and a powerful call to action, indeed.