Rain, Japan 1926

Editor: Martin Lewis' "Rain, Japan" is a beautiful etching. The texture really gives you a sense of the downpour and how it interacts with the landscape. What stands out to you about the production of this piece? Curator: The starkness emphasizes the labor involved in both its creation and the lives depicted. Consider the tools and techniques used to produce the plate, the cross-hatching, and think of the labor involved in producing thatched roofs, or even just walking in the rain. Editor: That's a really interesting perspective. I hadn't thought about the implied labor so directly. Curator: The artist’s hand is evident in the material process, making the everyday labor visible. Editor: I’m starting to think about how it relates to the consumption of art and the art market. Thanks!