Caracol 1981

Editor: Harry Thubron’s "Caracol" is a mixed media piece of unconfirmed date at the Tate. I find the composition intriguing, like fragments of memory pieced together. What symbols do you see here? Curator: The horseshoe shape, gloves, and textual fragments evoke a past— perhaps industrial or agricultural. Consider the horseshoe: a symbol of luck, but here broken, incomplete. What does that fragmentation convey? Editor: Perhaps a sense of loss, or a questioning of traditional beliefs? Curator: Precisely. Thubron often worked with found objects, imbuing them with new meaning. These aren't just materials; they're cultural artifacts, carrying layers of history and association. What feelings does the stark palette evoke for you? Editor: The somber tones create a mood of melancholy and contemplation. I never thought of found objects being that deeply layered. Curator: Exactly. Thubron masterfully transforms discarded elements into poignant narratives.