Cadmium Red Light 

Editor: Here we have "Cadmium Red Light," created by The Harshaw Chemical Company. It's essentially a pigment sample, presented both as a powder and applied. I'm struck by how this simple color sample becomes almost sculptural. What do you make of it? Curator: It's a fascinating glimpse into the raw materials of art, isn't it? It reminds me that art isn’t just about finished paintings; it's about the very substance of color, the history of chemistry, and the alchemy of turning raw elements into something expressive. It makes you wonder about the artists who used this very pigment. Editor: So true! Now I’m thinking about the chemistry of color itself, and how much intention lies within the pigment someone selects. Curator: Exactly! And, perhaps, a little bit about the poetry of industrial processes. It’s all interconnected, isn’t it?