At River Oich 1976

Editor: This is Barry Flanagan's "At River Oich," an etching from the Tate collection. It has a very ephemeral quality; the lines are so light and airy. What symbols or motifs do you find particularly striking here? Curator: The river itself, the Oich, acts as a potent symbol. Rivers often signify the passage of time, a journey, and the constant flux of life. Do you see how Flanagan's delicate lines reinforce this sense of transience? Editor: Yes, now that you mention it, the sketchy lines really do capture that fleeting moment. Curator: Exactly. And consider the bare trees. They could represent resilience, enduring through changing seasons, echoing themes of memory and the enduring spirit of the landscape. It offers much to contemplate. Editor: This has really changed how I see Flanagan’s work. Curator: And hopefully, how you consider the deeper meanings within seemingly simple images.