Loquat 1965

Curator: Here we have David Annesley's sculpture, "Loquat", a piece held within the Tate Collections. Editor: Oh, wow, it looks like a couple of playful ribbons frozen mid-dance! There's such a lightness to them, almost as if they could unfurl at any moment. Curator: Annesley emerged during a transformative period for British sculpture. In the 1960s, artists challenged traditional materials and forms, embracing industrial techniques and vibrant colours. Editor: Exactly! And that colour contrast is key, isn't it? The sunny yellow next to that moody blue—it's a conversation in colour. It feels optimistic, but with a touch of melancholy. Curator: These pieces were often shown in public spaces, intentionally removing the art object from its traditionally elite environment. Editor: I get the sense that Annesley wanted us to interact with it, not just observe it. It’s almost like grown-up playground equipment, wouldn’t you say? Curator: It's a compelling reminder of how art can reflect broader societal shifts and redefine our relationship with the spaces we inhabit. Editor: I'll leave pondering the sculpture's place in history to you, but I feel like Annesley simply wanted to inspire joy. I'd say he succeeded.