Ombla 1931 - 1932

Editor: Julian Trevelyan’s etching, Ombla, feels like a dreamscape. The figures and forms blur together, creating a sense of playful mystery. What kind of narrative do you see unfolding here? Curator: I see layered archetypes. The horse and rider, for instance, evokes centuries of power and conquest imagery. Yet, Trevelyan renders them almost cartoonish. What emotions does that juxtaposition evoke for you? Editor: It makes me question the weight we give to those symbols. Curator: Precisely. Trevelyan plays with our cultural memory, prompting us to reconsider the narratives we inherit. I wonder, does the Ombla river, near Dubrovnik, have a special significance? Editor: That’s fascinating! It’s like he’s inviting us to decode his personal mythology. Curator: Absolutely. And in doing so, perhaps, we can better understand our own.