Llandudno c. 1979 - 1983

Curator: Barry Flanagan's "Llandudno" presents us with a rather intriguing composition. The minimalist lines over the verdant block give it an almost whimsical air. Editor: It feels very grounded despite the playful lines. The green resonates with environmental concerns and the political ecology surrounding land use. Curator: I see that. And the contour lines, they do seem to evoke a sense of boundaries, physical and perhaps even social? It makes me consider issues of access and ownership. Editor: Exactly! How does one claim or represent landscape? The simplification nods to larger struggles concerning the commons, cultural memory, and the natural world. Curator: I find myself returning to the materiality—the texture of the print itself. The flat color and the stark lines create such a compelling contrast. Editor: Indeed. It encapsulates both the personal and the collective relationship we have with these spaces. Curator: It certainly offers more than first meets the eye. Editor: Absolutely, a testament to the complexities embedded in seemingly simple forms.