Untitled (Industrial Scene) 

Lamar Baker made this lithograph, Untitled (Industrial Scene), using lithographic stone, a traditional medium capable of capturing fine details and tonal variations. The print depicts a surreal industrial landscape, where the human figures appear dwarfed by machinery and spools of thread, emphasizing the scale of industrial production and the worker's place within it. The artist would have drawn the image on the stone's surface with a greasy crayon, which then attracts ink while repelling water, allowing for the print to be made. The composition and subject matter raise questions about labor, class, and the human cost of industrial progress. The figures appear precariously balanced, suggesting a sense of instability and the potential for exploitation. Baker has masterfully created a print that serves as a commentary on the social and economic impact of industrialization, achieved through traditional methods. This print blurs the lines between fine art and social commentary.