Cadmium Barium Red, light 

Editor: Here we have Cadmium Barium Red, light, created by The Harshaw Chemical Company. It's essentially a jar of pigment next to a color chart. The texture of the pigment is quite striking. What visual relationships do you see? Curator: The juxtaposition establishes a dialogue between the raw material and its potential application. Consider the semiotics of color: red often signifies passion or danger. How does the manufacturer’s standardization, evident in the color chart, interact with the inherent expressiveness of this pigment? Editor: That’s fascinating. So, you’re saying the color chart almost tames the potential of the pigment? Curator: Precisely. It presents a controlled vocabulary, a codified system for artistic expression. It is like the score compared to the music. What is the color before and after application? Editor: I never thought about pigment this way before, as a language with its own grammar. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It is always enlightening to see things anew.