Llandudno c. 1979 - 1983

Curator: Barry Flanagan's "Llandudno" offers us a serene, almost whimsical landscape. It has such a quietly magical quality, wouldn't you agree? Editor: It feels more like a symbolic landscape than a depiction of an actual place. I'm curious about the choice of this muted green, it contrasts sharply with the graphic lines, creating a tension that speaks to idealized nature. Curator: Maybe Flanagan wasn't aiming for realism, but rather a distillation of the essence of the place. That sun or moon at the top feels so central. Editor: Yes, and that central celestial object, combined with the schematic hills, feels vaguely Celtic, perhaps hinting at deeper cultural resonances linked to the Welsh landscape. It encourages a deconstruction of national identity tied to place. Curator: Perhaps. To me, it evokes a sense of childlike wonder, a simple joy in the beauty of the world. Editor: It's interesting how such a minimalist image can evoke such layered interpretations. Curator: Indeed, that's the beauty of Flanagan's work. It stays with you.