Eve c. 1977 - 1983

Curator: This is Barry Flanagan's print titled "Eve," housed right here at the Tate. It's a powerful image, isn't it? Editor: It feels haunted, somehow. The figure of Eve is so isolated, and the lines are so restless. Makes you wonder what Flanagan was thinking. Curator: Flanagan's work often explores the human condition through classical and literary themes, but in a decidedly modern context. The "Eve" myth is endlessly reinterpreted. Editor: Absolutely. I get this sense of anxiety from it. She's not just holding the apple; she's almost cradling it like a burden. Like she knows what's coming. Curator: And the sketchiness emphasizes that feeling, right? It avoids the heroic or idealised depiction, bringing it into a more human and relatable sphere. Editor: It does feel like a deeply personal exploration. There's no judgment here, just… a quiet acknowledgment of a pivotal moment. Curator: Indeed. The print resonates through its quiet subversion of the ideal. Editor: That’s a fresh view. I’m leaving with more questions than answers.