99% NO.3 Sarrell 2013

Curator: This is Sedrick Huckaby’s “99% NO.3 Sarrell,” part of a series exploring portraiture. Notice the quick, gestural lines. Editor: It feels unfinished, raw. The shading gives depth, but the sketchy quality imparts an intimate, almost vulnerable mood. Curator: Huckaby's focus goes beyond mere representation. The title hints at a broader theme. This sketch is one of ten; he also writes "Intelligence is beautiful" on it. It elevates labor and celebrates the everyday. Editor: The composition is interesting, too. The figure is cropped, drawing focus to the face and hands. The texture of the paper becomes integral to the artwork itself. Curator: The artist's hand is very much present in this work; a testament to the social fabric binding artist, subject, and viewer. Editor: It’s a powerful reminder that beauty can be found in simplicity. I appreciate the honesty of the piece.