Derrynan III 1967

Editor: This is Harold Cohen's "Derrynan III," a digital print. It looks like an aerial view of pebbles, but with these overlaid, almost artificial circles. It feels very ordered, yet organic. What strikes you about it? Curator: I see an intersection between nature and technology, a theme pertinent to Cohen's work with artificial intelligence. How does the imposition of the circles comment on our desire to control and understand the natural world through systems and data? Consider how contemporary technologies shape our perception. Editor: That’s a fascinating lens. I hadn't considered the technological commentary. I was just seeing pretty rocks. Curator: And that's valid! But does the grid-like pattern beneath the stones, almost invisible, change that perception, even slightly? Consider the impact of unseen structures on our understanding of the world. Editor: Definitely. It adds another layer of meaning, suggesting a pre-existing order we might not immediately recognize. Thanks for pointing that out! Curator: Of course! It’s these dialogues that allow us to understand art as a continuous conversation between past, present, and future.