Woman 1963 - 1965

Editor: This is "Woman" by Sir Sidney Nolan, part of the Tate collection. The earthy green print gives it a very raw, almost primal feel. What can you tell me about this depiction of the female form? Curator: It's interesting to consider how Nolan, known for his depictions of Australian outlaws, engages with the female form. Is this a figure of vulnerability, or is there a sense of resilience embedded in the rough texture and posture? The printmaking medium itself, with its potential for reproduction, invites us to think about the cultural circulation of such images. Editor: So, the medium and the artist's other works might influence how we interpret the subject matter? Curator: Precisely. It's about acknowledging the power structures at play – who gets to represent whom, and to what end? Editor: That's a great perspective; I never considered Nolan's other subjects in relation to this piece. Curator: It's all about context!