[no title] 1995

Editor: This untitled etching by Per Kirkeby, printed in 1995, has such a raw, almost geological feel to it. What strikes you about its composition? Curator: Consider the process, the labor involved in etching. The acid biting into the metal, the repetitive act of printing... it speaks to a certain kind of industrial aesthetic, doesn’t it? How does Kirkeby’s choice of materials influence your understanding? Editor: That’s interesting. The etching seems almost delicate despite the industrial process. I hadn’t considered that tension. Curator: Exactly! It challenges the traditional hierarchy separating "fine art" from more physical, labor-intensive forms. I wonder if that was Kirkeby's intent? Editor: Viewing it through the lens of labor and materiality really opens up a new dimension. Thanks for the insight!