The Sphinx 1978

Editor: This print, "The Sphinx" by Ivor Abrahams, presents a somewhat eerie atmosphere. What do you see in this piece that I might be missing? Curator: I see a commentary on the commodification of culture. Abrahams, with his choice of printmaking, a readily reproducible medium, democratizes the Sphinx. It becomes less about ancient mystique and more about accessibility and, perhaps, over-consumption of historical icons. Editor: That's an interesting way to put it. So, you're saying the medium itself is a statement? Curator: Precisely. The printmaking process, the labor involved, and its potential for mass distribution challenge the traditional aura of the Sphinx as a unique, almost untouchable artifact. What do you make of the dark palette? Editor: Maybe it highlights the sphinx's loss of meaning? Thanks, that helps me see the layers of commentary. Curator: Indeed. It's about how we produce, consume, and ultimately transform the meaning of cultural symbols.