Oxford Gardens X 1977

Editor: This is "Oxford Gardens X" by Ivor Abrahams. I'm struck by the textures; the lush greenery contrasts with the weathered stone. What materials might he have used to achieve this effect, and how do they contribute to the overall feeling? Curator: Let's think about the means of production here. The printmaking process, whatever it may be, allows for this layering of textures. Consider how the artist's labor shaped the material itself, and what social or economic forces were at play in its consumption. Editor: So, it's not just about what it depicts, but how it was made and who it was made for? Curator: Exactly. Abrahams is challenging our traditional separation of "high art" and craft by drawing attention to the materiality and labor involved. Editor: I never thought about printmaking that way before. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure!