Infant with Flower c. 1958 - 1960

Curator: Here we have George Fullard's "Infant with Flower," housed here at Tate Britain. Editor: It feels so heavy, doesn't it? That roughly worked surface, the dense material... it almost smothers the tender subject. Curator: Fullard often worked with found materials, imbuing them with a sense of history and social commentary. His experiences during the Second World War deeply impacted his artistic vision. Editor: The flower seems fragile against the bulk of the figure. I wonder, was Fullard thinking about the cost of innocence, the precarity of life amidst conflict and decay? Curator: It's been argued that Fullard's sculptures act as a form of memorial. They speak to the post-war anxieties surrounding childhood and vulnerability. Editor: Seeing the brutal handling of the materials makes me consider the labor and processes behind it. How the physical act of making can translate such emotional weight. Curator: Indeed. The context of its creation really amplifies our understanding. Editor: It’s fascinating how such a rough object can evoke so much sensitivity.