Construction c. 1973

Editor: Mildred Thompson's "Construction," an intriguing print, features stark black and white contrasts. I'm really struck by the almost architectural feel. How do you interpret this work? Curator: I see it as a commentary on the physical act of creation itself. Look at the layering, the way the artist seems to be building up, not just an image, but an entire process. It challenges the traditional hierarchy between the artistic idea and the labor involved in its material realization. Editor: So, you're saying the process of creating the work is as important as the final image? Curator: Absolutely! This piece isn't just *of* a construction; it embodies the very act of constructing, highlighting the labor and materiality inherent in artmaking. Editor: That's a fascinating perspective; it really shifts how I see the piece. Curator: Indeed, thinking about art in terms of labor and materials changes everything.