Horse 1967

Curator: Dame Elisabeth Frink's "Horse" at the Tate... it's all nervous energy, isn't it? Like the beast is about to bolt. Editor: Yes, an immediate sense of unrest. Frink's horses often embody a kind of primal anxiety, reflecting post-war tensions and the ever-present threat of violence in the mid-20th century. Curator: I love how she captures that tension with such minimal lines. It’s like she's sketching the horse’s spirit, rather than its literal form. I wonder what went through her head while making this… perhaps thoughts on the futility of war. Editor: Absolutely. The horse as a symbol is steeped in military history. Frink’s work frequently critiques patriarchal structures. It suggests a deep engagement with power dynamics. Curator: It's almost like the horse is screaming. I imagine that the work itself is a scream against something. Editor: Perhaps, a scream against the silencing of marginalized voices, a protest against the normalization of violence. Food for thought. Curator: Indeed! This print is a deceptively simple image, but I think it really lingers in the mind. Editor: Agreed. It asks more questions than it answers, leaving you contemplating long after you walk away.