Untitled (Oakland, California) 1983

Editor: This black and white photograph, "Untitled (Oakland, California)" by Bill Dane, is really striking. I’m drawn to how the animals are placed on different planes of perspective. What do you think Dane is trying to capture here? Curator: It's like a layered dream, isn't it? The placid pool reflecting the ostrich becomes a mirror to our own interpretations. It’s about seeing versus knowing, the real versus the reflected, perhaps? Editor: I see what you mean! The reflection adds another layer of depth to the image. Curator: Yes, and Dane’s work often plays with these juxtapositions. I wonder, does that reflection feel more 'real' than the ostrich itself? Editor: Maybe it is! This piece makes you wonder about the nature of reality. Curator: Exactly. It's a quiet invitation to question what we perceive. Thanks for pointing that out, I will never look at ostriches the same way again.