Deur in de grote Sasbahu Tempel c. 1900

Editor: Here we have "Door in the Great Sas-Bahu Temple," a photograph, taken around 1900 by K.H. Mawal. It feels so incredibly intricate, doesn’t it? Like a secret passage from a forgotten dream. What do you see in this print? Curator: A gateway to stories etched in stone, quite literally! Imagine the hands that carved this—the patient rhythm of chisel against rock. To me, it’s a visual poem about time and devotion. This work pulls the veil back to expose ancient craftsmanship. Do you see how the light almost dances on the carvings, emphasizing depth and detail? It is interesting to note how architectural photography highlights historical art; this image serves almost as an index of the temple and time period! Editor: Absolutely. It's almost overwhelming. All those figures and patterns… Is there any specific aspect that particularly stands out to you? Curator: The darkness of the doorway is profound. It isn't just a void; it represents all that we don’t know. The potential for the unknown within. What is within? It's haunting. As an artist myself, the light is also something that draws me in. A spotlight through time that allows these beautiful carvings to jump out at you and tell an unbelievable story. It is like magic! The rest becomes history! Editor: I hadn't thought of the darkness that way. It definitely adds to the mysterious vibe. This makes me appreciate how the temple holds the balance between light and dark, known and unknown. Curator: Exactly. It makes me wonder about the narratives these stones have silently witnessed and hold as true and ancient stories! So cool to observe! Editor: It does make you think, doesn't it? It definitely changes my initial perspective of simply viewing it as a pretty image. I now want to read more! Curator: And that's the magic of art, isn’t it? A single piece can be a window into another world or a mirror reflecting ourselves. What an ancient and wonderful photograph and piece!