Tunnel 1972 - 1975

Curator: William Tucker's sculpture, simply titled "Tunnel," presents a striking use of form and material. Editor: My immediate impression is one of instability, like this architectural fragment is on the verge of collapse, or perhaps, re-assembly. Curator: The raw, reddish-brown material evokes a sense of primal shelter. Think of ancient dwellings, or even the womb. Editor: I'm thinking more about the means of production, the labor involved in shaping these large, heavy sheets. The joins seem almost precarious; what kind of process was required to maintain these lines? Curator: That very tension is what gives it its power. It speaks to the universal need for protection, but also the fragility of that security. It taps into deep archetypes of home and vulnerability. Editor: Perhaps, but I think it's equally important to consider how the artist's engagement with material creates a dialogue about industrial processes versus organic forms. Curator: It's fascinating how the same object can evoke such different associations, isn't it? Editor: Precisely, and that's the value of art, to reflect and refract our perceptions.