Two Eagles 1958

Curator: Let's turn our attention to "Two Eagles," an ink drawing crafted in 1958 by Rudy Pozzatti. What strikes you upon first glance? Editor: They feel so... present. Perched and alert, yet there’s this beautifully awkward vulnerability in their posture, in those spindly little legs. It's a striking combination. Curator: The eagle, as a symbol, carries tremendous weight – power, freedom, even divinity across various cultures. Yet here, rendered with such delicate lines, almost a childlike simplicity, Pozzatti seems to be deliberately stripping away some of that symbolic baggage. What remains is…raw birdness. Editor: Precisely! It’s like witnessing a heraldic emblem letting its guard down. Look at how freely he uses the ink, letting the line waver and almost stumble at times. He isn't chasing a photorealistic likeness but capturing the fleeting essence of movement, perhaps even a hint of personality. There's an inherent abstraction. Curator: Observe, too, how Pozzatti positions the eagles—one above the other, facing in slightly different directions. It evokes a sense of duality or reflection, hinting at multiple perspectives. Are these two aspects of a single idea? Or two separate entities engaged in silent discourse? The positioning alone suggests relationship and comparison, but also contrast. Editor: Oh, I love that—"silent discourse." I also see a hint of humor in those somewhat bewildered expressions. Maybe they're pondering their iconic status, their place in art history, those heavy symbolic chains they've carried for centuries! Curator: It is fascinating how a medium as seemingly straightforward as pen and ink can be used to dismantle, question, and ultimately reimagine established symbols. It highlights the enduring power of simple artistic interventions. Editor: Definitely. This drawing feels like an invitation to liberate our own perception—to shed preconceived notions and just appreciate the quivering line, the awkward stance, and the undeniable character of these “Two Eagles”. A friendly nudge to look beyond the icon. Curator: Indeed, Pozzatti encourages us to reassess inherited narratives and look with fresh eyes. Thank you for that perspective. Editor: Thanks to you, always a joy to unlock new insights.