Untitled (drum majorette, twirling seen from front) c. 1940

Editor: Here we have an untitled photograph by John Deusing, depicting a drum majorette. The high contrast and reversal of tones give it an ethereal, almost dreamlike quality. What strikes you most about this image? Curator: Isn't it interesting how Deusing transforms a seemingly ordinary subject into something quite surreal? The stark lighting emphasizes the movement, the twirl, almost freezing it in time. It feels like a memory, doesn't it? Like a fleeting glimpse of youthful exuberance. What do you feel when you look at this? Editor: I see what you mean. It makes me think about how even fleeting moments can be captured and transformed into something timeless through art. Curator: Exactly! It’s a reminder that art can find beauty and intrigue in the most unexpected places.