A Couple of Differences Between Thinking and Feeling II 2003

Curator: This is Angus Fairhurst's sculpture, "A Couple of Differences Between Thinking and Feeling II" which resides here at the Tate. Editor: It's immediately striking. The black form, the fragmentation... it evokes a sense of primal struggle, almost a deconstruction of power. Curator: Indeed, Fairhurst often explored themes of existential anxiety. The gorilla, a potent symbol, is presented both whole and dismembered. It raises questions about the nature of consciousness, the divide between intellect and instinct. Think about the racial implications of this symbol. Editor: Yes, the gorilla as a loaded image resonates. This dismemberment speaks to the fragmentation of identity, almost like a commentary on the burden of representation. The fallen part could represent repressed emotion, lying dormant. Curator: I appreciate that reading of the fallen form. The gorilla in Fairhurst's work seems trapped between worlds, mirroring the complexities of human experience. Editor: I'll be thinking about this one for days. It's unsettling and provocative in equal measure.