Lioness 1967

Editor: This is Dame Elisabeth Frink’s *Lioness*, held in the Tate Collection. The pose seems so still, almost regal. What do you see in this image? Curator: The lioness, a powerful symbol across cultures. Her gaze confronts us, a primal wisdom in her eyes. Does the simplicity of form perhaps amplify her iconic presence for you? Editor: It does. It’s like the essence of "lioness" distilled. What feelings might Frink have been exploring by simplifying the figure so? Curator: Consider the cultural memory of lions: strength, leadership, even maternal protection. Frink might be tapping into these archetypes, stripped bare of ornamentation. A timeless resonance, wouldn't you agree? Editor: Absolutely. Seeing it as part of that larger visual language really expands my appreciation. Curator: Indeed. The image reminds us of primal connections that endure across time.