Svipdag speaks with Thokk 1911

This fairytale scene by John Bauer, I reckon it's been conjured with delicate lines and monochromatic shades. I can almost feel the artist's hand moving across the paper, coaxing these figures into existence. Svipdag on his horse, Thokk perched high above... What were they thinking when they made it? The texture, the way the light catches on the surface…It makes me think of other artists that have tried to capture a feeling of the ancient world. Those stark contrasts communicate a real drama. What is being said between them? Bauer’s got a real conversation going with other artists. These paintings don't have definitive readings – they're more about the ongoing exchange of ideas. It's like, we’re all just inspiring one another's creativity through time.