Sepia. Ink from cuttlefish 1941

Editor: Here we see "Sepia. Ink from cuttlefish," manufactured by F. Weber & Company. It’s essentially a jar of ink pigment, next to a swatch. How do you interpret this as an artwork, given its manufactured nature? Curator: This piece foregrounds the means of artistic production. We see the commodification of art materials and the labor that goes into making even a basic color available. How does this shift your perspective on the final artwork using this pigment? Editor: It makes me consider the entire process, from sourcing cuttlefish to the artist's hand. I appreciate this new perspective! Curator: Indeed! The consideration of material origins invites a deeper understanding of art within its broader context of labor and industry.