Pickerel on Ice 2002

Editor: This is Larry Stark's "Pickerel on Ice," and what strikes me is how the texture of the fish contrasts with the flat blue background. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I notice the intricate labor involved in the printmaking process to achieve such detail. Considering the materiality, how might the act of creating this image, the choices in medium and technique, reflect Stark's relationship to the natural world and its exploitation? Editor: That's an interesting perspective, looking at the means of production to understand the artist's intent. Curator: Indeed, by examining the material reality of the artwork, we uncover deeper layers of meaning about consumption and our interaction with nature. Editor: I never thought about it that way. Thanks for sharing. Curator: My pleasure. Considering the work in context certainly opens up new avenues for interpretation.