The Smoke of Man
Outline
Thick soot billows from a chimney in this artwork that depicts the past.
Time
Day and Night
Place
Across The World
Duration
270 Years
Essence
Dirt
Atmosphere
Damage
. . .
You feel the grasp of your child's hand before they speak. They look up at the painting, pause, then ask:
Where is the sky?
You search with them for any sign of blue, cloud, or sun before you speak:
Above the smoke.
Could people ever see the sky?
Not as we do today.
