Endless Chain II 1962

Editor: Anneliese Hager's "Endless Chain II," a black and white photograph at the Harvard Art Museums, feels like a glimpse into some microscopic world. What cultural associations do you see at play here? Curator: The title itself suggests a cyclical nature, a continuum. The image, with its organic, almost cellular forms, evokes the primordial, the origins of life. Do you see echoes of scientific exploration and spiritual seeking, perhaps? Editor: I do, now that you mention it. A kind of visual representation of both creation and our attempts to understand it. Curator: Yes. It bridges the gap between the seen and unseen, the known and unknown. It invites contemplation on our place within this endless chain of existence. A powerful piece! Editor: It is! I'll definitely be thinking about that "endless chain" metaphor for a while.