Tim Craig c. 1972 - 1983

Editor: Here we have Barry Flanagan's print, "Tim Craig". It is a small etching, and I'm struck by how raw and unfinished it feels. What are your thoughts on this piece? Curator: This rawness speaks to Flanagan's wider artistic project. He was working against the established art world's expectations. Etchings, like sculpture, were burdened by history and institutions. Editor: So, the medium itself becomes part of the message? Curator: Precisely. By embracing imperfection, Flanagan critiques the very notion of artistic authority and challenges the viewer's expectations of portraiture, and invites them into a more intimate and less formal engagement. Editor: I see. He's pushing against the perceived constraints. Thanks for illuminating Flanagan's intent. Curator: It’s important to remember that these challenges help reshape artistic conventions and how art is received.