12. A Flat, Bounded on All Sides by Groups of Objects 

Editor: This is Alexander Cozens' "12. A Flat, Bounded on All Sides by Groups of Objects." It's striking how abstract it feels for its time; almost like a landscape seen through a shattered lens. What speaks to you most about this piece? Curator: The process is fascinating. Cozens challenges traditional landscape painting. By focusing on blots and the materiality of ink on paper, he democratizes landscape creation. It’s less about skill, more about manipulating a readily available medium. He is exploring the labor of creation itself. Editor: So you're saying the act of making becomes more important than the final image? Curator: Precisely. He’s questioning the hierarchy between high art and accessible techniques. The consumption of art becomes less about a finished product and more about understanding production. Editor: That gives me a whole new perspective. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. It’s a reminder that art is often as much about the 'how' as it is the 'what'.