Quercitron Lake (Italian Pink) From inner bark of Quercus Tinctoria. 

Editor: Here we have Winsor & Newton’s "Quercitron Lake (Italian Pink)," made from the inner bark of Quercus tinctoria. It’s quite interesting how a raw material like this has been packaged and presented. What do you make of it? Curator: It's fascinating to consider this pigment within the broader context of resource extraction and colonialism. The Quercus tinctoria, or black oak, was a valuable resource, particularly in North America. How might the commodification of this natural material reflect power dynamics? Editor: That's a good point. It's not just about the colour; it's about the history of its acquisition and use. Curator: Exactly. And how does the naming – "Italian Pink" – further complicate its identity and origins? We should question these seemingly simple labels and trace the complex journeys embedded within them. Editor: It makes me rethink how I see even seemingly innocuous materials in art. Curator: Indeed. This pigment opens a dialogue about the intersections of art, history, and environmental consciousness.