Wolf 1970

Editor: This is Dame Elisabeth Frink's 'Wolf,' from the Tate collection. It's a strikingly simple image, almost ghostly. What do you make of its starkness? Curator: Frink's work often reflects anxieties about power and vulnerability, particularly in the post-war era. How might this image speak to such concerns, considering the wolf's historical symbolism as both a predator and a creature of wilderness? Editor: I hadn't thought about the wolf as a symbol of vulnerability, more as a threat. Curator: Exactly. Shifting cultural perceptions of animals often mirror anxieties about societal control. The minimalist aesthetic emphasizes its isolation, potentially reflecting broader social anxieties. Editor: That's a fascinating take, considering the social context. Thanks!