[no title] by  Christopher  PRA Le Brun

[no title] 1990

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Dimensions: image: 178 x 153 mm

Copyright: © Christopher Le Brun | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: So, this is an untitled work by Christopher Le Brun. I'm immediately struck by how… spectral it feels. The horse seems to emerge from shadow. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It whispers of dreams, doesn't it? I think Le Brun is offering us a glimpse into the subconscious. The horse, often a symbol of primal energy, is caught between light and darkness, almost struggling to materialize. It reminds me of Blake's visionary intensity. Editor: I hadn't thought about Blake, but I see it. The texture feels so raw. Curator: Yes, that roughness pulls you in. It’s almost as if the image is being born before your eyes. And that ambiguity, that sense of becoming, is what keeps it alive. Editor: That tension between shadow and light makes it truly unforgettable. Curator: Absolutely, it's an image that stays with you long after you've turned away.

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