99% NO.78 2013

Curator: Sedrick Huckaby's work, 99% NO.78, is a striking portrait rendered with such visible energy in what seems to be charcoal or graphite. The texture feels almost rough to the touch. Editor: The rawness certainly conveys a mood—a vulnerability, amplified by the handwritten text surrounding the figure; the words seem to express an internal struggle. The materials emphasize this honesty. Curator: Absolutely. It's a small work, but the density of the marks speaks volumes about the artist’s process. Huckaby uses the immediacy of drawing to get at something very human, very tangible. Editor: And in that way, the piece pushes beyond representation. The subject is clearly dealing with identity, faith, and perhaps even societal pressures. This interplay between text and portrait is what makes this piece feel so incredibly relevant today. Curator: I agree. Seeing the labor involved brings new meaning to the artist's ideas. Editor: Indeed.