Newhaven 16 1977

Editor: This is "Newhaven 16" by John Walker. It's an etching, a flurry of lines and shapes. What strikes me is how it manages to feel both chaotic and contained. How do you read this piece? Curator: It reminds me of how marginalized communities often have their narratives fragmented and obscured. The etching's complex lines could represent the systemic barriers they face. What do you think about the title, “Newhaven?” Perhaps an assertion of place, belonging, identity? Editor: I hadn't thought of it that way. So the abstraction could be a visual metaphor for obscured histories? Curator: Precisely. And Walker's process itself, layering and scraping away, mirrors the constant struggle to reclaim and redefine those narratives. It's a powerful statement about visibility and erasure. Editor: That really shifts my understanding. I'll definitely be thinking about that layering process from now on. Curator: Indeed, viewing art through this lens gives us a deeper understanding.