99% NO.95 2013

Curator: Before us is Sedrick Huckaby’s intimate work, "99% NO.95," held here at the Harvard Art Museums. Its dimensions are quite modest. Editor: There’s a rawness, an almost visceral quality to the lines; they seem to vibrate with suppressed energy. Curator: Indeed. Huckaby's use of stark lines and minimal shading directs the viewer's attention squarely onto the subject's face, creating a focal point. What unspoken narratives do you perceive woven into this representation? Editor: The subject's cap and somewhat weary expression evoke the archetypal image of the working man. It’s a tribute, perhaps, to resilience and the unsung heroes of everyday life. Curator: One cannot deny the power of a single, strong image. And despite its diminutive size, the work possesses a striking monumentality, wouldn’t you agree? Editor: It speaks volumes, doesn’t it? A testament to how much can be conveyed through simplicity.