Carisbrooke Castle in the Isle of Wight 18th-19th century

Curator: James Fittler's "Carisbrooke Castle in the Isle of Wight" presents us with a rather stoic fortress, doesn't it? Editor: Yes, immediately, I'm struck by its quiet strength. The symmetrical towers framing a shadowed archway exude a formidable presence, hinting at centuries of stories within those stone walls. Curator: It’s interesting how Fittler uses the landscape to amplify that. Notice how the sheep almost seem to huddle near the walls. Is the castle protective, or looming? Editor: Perhaps both! Castles often symbolize protection, refuge, but their very structure, those imposing walls, also speak of exclusion and power. It's that duality that keeps me fascinated. Curator: Absolutely. There's a timeless quality to it all. This piece reminds me, really, that everything is a symbol, waiting to be explored. Editor: Indeed, and it's in pondering the symbol that we start to understand ourselves.