Map No. IV The Time Before and After Mid Day Homage to C.D. Friedrich 1969

Editor: Here we have Jens Lausen’s, "Map No. IV The Time Before and After Mid Day Homage to C.D. Friedrich." It's quite striking with its vibrant colours and geometric shapes, almost like a deconstructed landscape. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Considering Lausen's homage to Friedrich, I see an examination of landscape painting's reproduction. The printed medium allows for the mass dissemination of images, divorcing the viewer from the unique materiality of Friedrich's original works. Editor: That’s an interesting point. So you're saying that the medium itself changes the meaning of the landscape? Curator: Precisely. The clean lines and bright hues, achievable through printing, contrast with the texture and brushwork of traditional painting, thereby commenting on the commodification of art. Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way. Now I see how Lausen uses the materials and process to make a statement about art and its place in society. Curator: Indeed, by focusing on the means of production, we reveal layers of commentary embedded within the artwork.