Circus of Caracalla 

Editor: So, we're looking at "Circus of Caracalla" by Richard Wilson, made with graphite and grey wash. It’s got this melancholic, almost ghostly feel to it. What do you see in this piece? Curator: A beautiful ruin, a melancholic poem rendered in graphite. Wilson’s captured not just the physical decay but the very *spirit* of time passing. It's like looking at a memory, isn't it? Do you feel the sense of nostalgia here? Editor: Definitely! It's like a stage set, waiting for a drama that’s already ended. Curator: Precisely. And the archway framing the scene? It draws you into this contemplative space. It whispers of history and invites our own reflections. I feel like I’m standing there, a ghost amongst ghosts. Editor: It's amazing how much emotion he conveys with so few strokes. Curator: Indeed. Wilson transforms a ruin into a meditation on mortality. It's quite haunting, in the best way possible. I've learned something new today. Editor: Me too! This was so interesting, thank you!