Coastal Scene with Three Sailing Boats at Anchor 

Editor: This is Susanna Duncombe's "Coastal Scene with Three Sailing Boats at Anchor." It looks like a quick sketch, almost dreamlike. What kind of visual language do you see being used here? Curator: The boats, particularly their sails, invoke a longing for passage, for journeys undertaken and possibilities realized. They also represent trade and communication, a crucial link between cultures. How does the water itself speak to you? Editor: It seems calm, reflective. Curator: Precisely. Water often symbolizes the unconscious, the depths of emotion and intuition. Duncombe uses it to mirror not just the boats, but perhaps a deeper sense of introspection. I wonder about the figures on the shore, too? Editor: Maybe they represent our connection to the scene, like we're observing this from the shore ourselves. Curator: Indeed. It’s a visual bridge, connecting us to the past, to the artist's perspective, and to our own interpretations. Thank you!