99% NO.66 Little D 2013

Curator: Sedrick Huckaby's "99% NO.66 Little D" is a study in charcoal on paper, measuring about 19 by 15 centimeters. I am struck by the economy of line, the raw energy. Editor: Yes, there is a palpable weariness conveyed through those rapidly sketched lines. The subject’s posture and expression evoke a sense of resignation, perhaps linked to the words scrawled at the bottom: “Nowhere. You know where I can get a job?” Curator: The visible layering of charcoal creates both depth and texture, emphasizing the subject's presence within the frame. Editor: It’s a powerful statement on the realities of labor and opportunity, captured in a stark, immediate style. Huckaby seems to be using portraiture as a form of social commentary. Curator: Indeed. It presents a compelling study of form and content merging to convey powerful affect. Editor: This drawing provides valuable insight into the social landscape that Huckaby is engaging with.