The Judgement of Paris (1) 1998

Editor: Here we have Leon Kossoff's "The Judgement of Paris (1)". It's a chaotic dance of lines! I'm curious, what stands out to you in this piece? Curator: The visible labor in the etching process is compelling. The scratching and cross-hatching—reflecting the artist's physical engagement with the metal plate—speak to a raw, almost industrial aesthetic, don't you think? How does this physicality influence your perception of the mythological narrative? Editor: I hadn't considered the labor involved so directly! It makes the story feel less idealized and more…grounded. Curator: Precisely! It challenges the traditional, idealized representation of myth by highlighting the materiality of its creation and the artist's hand. A powerful statement on the means of production. Editor: Wow, looking at it that way, I see how it reframes the whole scene! Curator: Indeed. And I hope our listeners do too.