Leaping for Joy c. 20th century

Editor: Here we have Margaret Fisher's "Leaping for Joy," a small drawing at the Harvard Art Museums. The abstract shapes are intriguing, but I’m not sure I understand the title. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see an exploration of material constraints. The artist's choice of graphite, the size of the paper, all dictate the level of detail. Consider the labor involved in creating this sketch versus a larger, more polished work. How does that impact our understanding of "joy" as a commodity? Editor: So, you're saying the materials and the effort behind them change our interpretation? That's interesting. Curator: Precisely. By examining the process, we challenge conventional notions of artistic value and unpack the social context surrounding its creation. Editor: I never thought about it that way before! Thanks for sharing your perspective. Curator: My pleasure. It is rewarding to consider art through a Materialist lens.