Water Tower 2002

Editor: Here we have Charles Ritchie’s print, "Water Tower." It feels so enclosed and secretive, almost like a hidden world. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It’s interesting how Ritchie isolates this everyday structure. Water towers are crucial for urban infrastructure, yet often overlooked. Consider how this print, through its limited palette and intimate scale, prompts us to reflect on the unseen systems that support our communities. Editor: So, it’s not just a picture of a water tower, but a commentary on society’s relationship with infrastructure? Curator: Precisely. How does the artist subtly draw our attention to the unnoticed elements of our shared environment and prompt a broader conversation about access and equity? Editor: I never thought of it that way before, but it makes me see the print, and water towers, in a completely new light! Curator: Art helps us see the world anew.