Alan Sekers by Barry Flanagan

Alan Sekers 1972

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Dimensions: image: 202 x 150 mm

Copyright: © The estate of Barry Flanagan, courtesy Plubronze Ltd | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: So, here we have Barry Flanagan's line drawing of "Alan Sekers." It feels incredibly intimate, like a quick sketch capturing a fleeting moment. What's your take? Curator: Intimate is spot on! I love how Flanagan uses a simple line to suggest so much – the curve of the glasses, the quirk of the mouth. There's a vulnerability here. What do you make of his gaze? Editor: Hmm, it's like he's caught off guard, a little uncertain. It almost makes him seem more human. Curator: Exactly! It reminds me that even seemingly simple lines can hold so much emotional weight. A reminder that art is as much about feeling as it is about seeing. Editor: I see what you mean! It's funny how a drawing that looks so straightforward can be so complex. Curator: Isn’t it marvelous? Flanagan invites us to look beyond the surface.

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