Untitled 1999

Curator: Here we have an untitled piece by Peter Soriano, a watercolor measuring about 20 by 15 centimeters currently residing in the Harvard Art Museums. It strikes me as rather somber. Editor: Indeed, the monochromatic palette and simple composition evoke a sense of quiet contemplation. The two orbs, one dark, one light, connected by a delicate stem...it's almost a visual metaphor for the subconscious. Curator: Or perhaps a more straightforward representation of cell division, given its stark scientific quality. Consider the historical context of anatomical drawings and how they informed artistic expression. Editor: I see your point, but I'm drawn more to the Jungian implications. Shadow and light, anima and animus, a visual dance of opposites. The ambiguity is what captivates me. What is *it* exactly? Curator: And that's the question isn't it? Whether we read it through the lens of scientific illustration or symbolic representation, the work invites us to consider the fundamental duality inherent in life itself. Editor: It's a quiet piece that speaks volumes, whichever way you see it.