99% NO.94 James B 2013

Editor: Here we have Sedrick Huckaby's "99% NO.94 James B," a small, evocative drawing. The quick, gestural lines create a sense of immediacy. What stories do you think this image tells? Curator: The directness you mention is key. Huckaby's work often examines the black community and its representation. The visible "99%" in the title is likely a commentary on racial perceptions and the constant scrutiny of Black individuals. How does this piece contribute to that larger conversation, in your view? Editor: It feels like a quiet, personal moment. Almost as if he’s capturing the essence of this one man, James B., amidst those broader societal pressures. Curator: Precisely. The focus on the individual resists generalization, while the title forces a dialogue with broader societal issues. I think the artist challenges us to consider both simultaneously. Editor: I hadn't considered that tension between the individual and the societal, thank you.