Untitled (New address, Bobbie) 1984

Editor: This is Bill Dane’s "Untitled (New address, Bobbie)," a black and white photograph with the Harvard Art Museums, but without a date. It depicts a monument to George Washington. It feels somewhat austere. What catches your eye in this photograph? Curator: The monument's texture is quite striking, and the composition is interesting. The contrast between the rigid geometry of the monument and the organic forms of the surrounding foliage creates a visual tension. The materiality of the photograph itself, its tonal range, is also worth noting. Editor: I see what you mean. The textures are really prominent. I hadn't considered the interplay of forms. Curator: Indeed. The photograph, then, functions as an exercise in balancing geometric and biomorphic elements. We can understand the overall effect by analyzing these relationships. Editor: Thanks, I’ll remember that when looking at photography. Curator: A worthwhile pursuit, and applicable across media.