Æsop’s Fables 1968

Editor: Here we have Dame Elisabeth Frink's "Æsop’s Fables," a sketch with a rather dreamlike quality, don't you think? I am curious about the way the figures are arranged on the page. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The composition is striking. Note the stark contrast of line and open space, a visual dichotomy which gives the work an intriguing tension. The figures, though rendered simply, possess a powerful presence due to their placement. Editor: The starkness definitely stands out. So, is it the relationships between the forms themselves, more than what they represent, that you find most compelling? Curator: Precisely. The linear quality and spatial arrangement create a dynamic interplay, inviting the viewer to consider the formal elements at play. These elements constitute the artwork’s very essence. Editor: I see what you mean; it’s about the visual relationships first and foremost. Thanks for pointing that out!