Raw Siena 

Curator: Here we have Raw Siena, manufactured by Hull. Note the small glass jar containing the pigment itself, beside a color calibration chart. Editor: Immediately, I'm drawn to the earthen quality. That sienna color evokes a sense of ancient landscapes and raw materials. Curator: Indeed. The juxtaposition of the raw pigment and the color chart is intriguing, highlighting the manufactured nature of color itself. Editor: Siena as pigment is steeped in history. It suggests the warmth of sun-baked soil, and connects us to the traditions of Renaissance painting. Curator: True, but consider also the clinical presentation: the clear jar, the chart. It reframes 'raw' as a controlled, quantifiable element. Editor: It's fascinating how this image captures both the primal origins of color and its modern standardization. Curator: Precisely. An elegant distillation. Editor: A surprisingly evocative object, even in its simplicity.