God the Father Creating the Sun and the Moon 1869

Editor: Here we have William Rimmer’s drawing, "God the Father Creating the Sun and the Moon." It's quite striking. I'm really drawn to the figure's powerful musculature. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Rimmer's vision really resonates. There's this almost frantic energy, the raw power of creation unfolding. It’s not just about the biblical story, but the very act of imagining, of bringing something into existence. See how the figure strains, almost like birthing stars? Editor: Yes, the tension is palpable. It’s far from the serene depictions you often see. Curator: Exactly! It feels like Rimmer is wrestling with his own creative demons, projecting that struggle onto the divine. Is creation a serene act or a battle? Editor: It certainly gives me a lot to think about. Curator: Me too. It's a beautiful reminder that art, like creation, is rarely easy.