Ha'nted 1932

Curator: "Ha'nted," a hauntingly evocative etching by Martin Lewis, invites us into a nocturnal world. Editor: My first thought? This is straight out of a childhood nightmare—eerie and uncertain, like shadows playing tricks. Curator: Absolutely, the stark contrast and heavy shadows create a sense of unease that speaks to anxieties prevalent during the interwar period when Lewis was most active. Editor: Look at the way the house looms, casting this colossal shadow. It is more like a specter than a home, isn't it? I wonder what tales it holds? Curator: The ambiguity is key. It reflects a broader sense of social disorientation, the feeling that the familiar had become uncanny during times of rapid change. Editor: I love how a simple stroll becomes something sinister here. I will think twice before walking home after dark! Curator: Perhaps that's Lewis's point: to remind us that the "haunted" isn't always something supernatural, but a reflection of our own fears and anxieties. Editor: Well, next time I'm feeling brave, I might revisit my own shadow-filled memories. Until then, I'll stick to daylight walks!