Llandudno c. 1979 - 1983

Curator: Barry Flanagan's linocut print, "Llandudno," presents a fascinating study in simplified forms. Editor: It strikes me as quite serene, almost meditative. The green and white palette is very calming. Curator: The composition certainly emphasizes balance. Notice how Flanagan uses the negative space to create a dynamic interplay between the organic shapes and the structured format. Editor: I see it as Flanagan invoking ideas about the relationship between the natural landscape and human consciousness. The curves could symbolize rolling hills or the ebb and flow of the ocean, but within a contained, human-made structure. Curator: Indeed, the contrast of torn edge against clean lines speaks to disruption in form. Editor: I agree, I think it suggests that the world is always changing, a theme common in modern work. Curator: A fitting note upon which to end, thank you. Editor: Likewise, it's been insightful.