7. A High Foreground, That Is to Say, a Large Kind of Object, or More than One. Near the Eye. 

Curator: This work by Alexander Cozens, titled '7. A High Foreground, That Is to Say, a Large Kind of Object, or More than One. Near the Eye.', presents us with an intriguing study in form and texture. Editor: It's dramatic, isn't it? The dense black ink creates such a stark, almost ominous presence, despite the small scale. Curator: Indeed. Cozens was known for his "blot" technique, essentially using accidental ink spills to suggest landscape forms. This piece reveals his method quite clearly; notice how the materiality of the ink itself dictates the composition. Editor: So, chance and control intertwine in its creation. I imagine the final reception relied heavily on how the public viewed such unconventional techniques, challenging established artistic norms. Curator: Precisely. The act of making becomes part of its narrative. It compels us to consider the labor and the artistic decisions behind image production. Editor: Ultimately, it highlights how artistic vision can emerge from even the most unexpected processes. I find myself drawn into its strange beauty. Curator: A fitting note to end on, highlighting the intersection of intention and accident in Cozens’ work.