Hanging Hare 1955

Editor: This is Peter Coker's "Hanging Hare," a drawing from around 1955, part of the Tate collection. The raw depiction of the animal is striking. What do you see in the process and materials used here? Curator: Consider the labor implied in bringing the hare to the butcher or market and the stark contrast between its once vibrant life and its current state as a commodity. The materiality speaks volumes about societal consumption habits. Editor: So, you're saying the drawing isn't just about the hare itself, but also about the systems that lead to it being hung up like this? Curator: Precisely. It raises questions about our relationship with nature and the means by which we acquire sustenance, highlighting a complex interplay of production, value, and, ultimately, consumption. Editor: I never would have considered it that way. Thanks!