People in the Wind 1950

Editor: Here we have Kenneth Armitage's bronze sculpture, "People in the Wind," from the Tate. The figures seem to be huddled together, almost like they're bracing themselves. What do you make of it? Curator: Oh, isn’t it marvelous? For me, it's pure poetry. The rough texture of the bronze almost feels like wind-whipped skin. I imagine them not just bracing, but almost becoming one with the force, don't you think? It reminds me of childhood walks on blustery days, the joy of leaning into the gale. Editor: That's a lovely image. I was so focused on the struggle, I missed the potential for joy! Curator: Well, isn’t that just like life? Sometimes the struggle *is* the joy.