Saint Thomas c. 1527 - 1530

Editor: This is Saint Thomas, an etching by an anonymous artist. He's holding a spear, and the hatching makes him seem almost vulnerable. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a potent commentary on faith and doubt, particularly in relation to marginalized identities. Thomas, often dubbed "Doubting Thomas," embodies the struggle for tangible proof within a system that often demands blind faith, a dilemma that resonates deeply with those historically excluded from dominant power structures. Editor: That's a really interesting point. Curator: Consider how the spear, his symbol, can be read as both a tool of violence and a marker of his eventual martyrdom. It mirrors the ways marginalized groups often navigate spaces where their very existence is both weaponized and essential. Editor: I hadn’t thought of it that way. Thanks for opening my eyes. Curator: It's in these layers that art allows us to engage with history, identity, and the ongoing quest for justice.