99% NO.91 2013

Editor: Here we have Sedrick Huckaby's sketch, "99% NO. 91." It's quite small, focusing on the figure of a child at rest. What do you see in the way the artist uses line and composition? Curator: Observe how Huckaby uses dense, almost frenetic lines to define form, particularly in the child's hair and the folds of fabric. The contrast between these areas and the blank space creates a dynamic tension. What effect does this have on your reading? Editor: It makes me feel like the figure is both there and not there, fading in and out. I suppose I was expecting something more polished. Curator: Precisely. The unfinished quality emphasizes process and materiality. Consider how this aesthetic choice alters the viewing experience. The sketch invites contemplation on the raw, unrefined aspects of existence. Editor: That's a helpful way to think about it. Seeing the visible marks gives it more weight. Curator: Indeed. The artwork becomes less about perfect representation and more about the very act of creation and perception. Editor: Thank you, I'll definitely consider this next time I encounter a Huckaby.