99% NO.87 Ed 2013

Curator: Here we have Sedrick Huckaby’s drawing, “99% NO. 87 Ed,” a small-scale work rendered in ink on paper. There's a striking directness to its execution. Editor: Yes, the rawness of the ink and the almost aggressive linework give it a sense of vulnerability, of the subject being seen. Curator: Huckaby's focus is often on the materiality of everyday life and labor, wouldn’t you agree? The quick, almost frantic marks suggest the ephemeral nature of existence, capturing a fleeting moment. Editor: Absolutely, and the title itself "99%" suggests a commentary on value, on what we deem worthy of representation within systems of power. Who is Ed? What is his story? Curator: The deliberate messiness reflects the imperfections inherent in the human condition and the often-overlooked labor involved in artistic creation. Editor: Indeed, the artist is present in the work, and makes us think about whose stories are centered and whose are marginalized within art historical narratives. Curator: The economy of line belies a much deeper engagement with process and production. Editor: A humble, but very potent reminder of the human beings who exist just beyond our view.