Red Lead (Minium) 

Editor: Here we have "Red Lead (Minium)" by Howe & French, Inc. It's a striking juxtaposition: a vibrant jar of pigment next to a muted, painted sample. What's your take on how the artist presents the material itself? Curator: The work foregrounds the inherent qualities of the pigment. Note the stark contrast between the raw, saturated color in the jar and its diluted, textural application on the panel. Editor: It's almost like a before-and-after demonstration. So, the value lies in experiencing the pigment in these different states? Curator: Precisely. The artist invites us to consider the metamorphosis of color and texture, and the transformative potential of material. Editor: I see! It makes you appreciate the physicality of artmaking. Curator: Indeed. By isolating and presenting the pigment in this way, the artist directs our attention to the fundamental elements of painting itself.