West Branch Log 2000

Editor: This is Larry Stark’s "West Branch Log," a print of some kind. I’m drawn to the texture; it feels very tactile, almost like I could reach out and feel the water. What stands out to you? Curator: Considering the materiality, I see the artist transforming a commonplace scene into a commodity. How does the printmaking process itself, perhaps the labor involved, affect our understanding of nature and its representation? Editor: So, you are saying that the act of making this a print changes the way we see the actual place? Curator: Precisely. It's no longer just a natural scene, but a produced object, raising questions about our consumption and perception of nature through art. Hopefully this is something to keep in mind in future viewings!