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For four decades Elisabeth Frink has made eloquent sculptures that take their place with unselfconscious dignity in England's public spaces and private homes. The truthfulness and emotional content of her work have an appeal that cuts across the usual social divisions of education or privilege. Her work is admired by the public at every level and can be found in a variety of institutions, from great museums to college art departments. Frink's subjects are basic and familiar—men, horses, birds and dogs. These are subjects that she understands fundamentally. It is a- measure of her artistic and imaginative integrity (for which an exceptional purity of spirit is the bedrock) that her art, for all its accessibility to a wide audience, never resorts to academic formulas or clichés. An occasional personal mannerism does appear, but this could be said of strong painters or sculptors throughout history, and it does, after all, identify their work.
The enduring power of Elisabeth Frink's sculptural and drawing work is explored through a retrospective spanning four decades. This book examines the career of Elisabeth Frink, an artist renowned for her eloquent sculptures that grace both public and private spaces. Her work, characterized by truthfulness and emotional resonance, appeals across social and educational divides, finding homes in institutions from major museums to college art departments. Frink's subjects—men, horses, birds, and dogs—are rendered with fundamental understanding and artistic integrity, avoiding academic formulas while retaining a distinctive personal mannerism that identifies her unique style.
This exhibition catalog and retrospective offers a comprehensive look at Elisabeth Frink's significant contributions to sculpture and drawing over a forty-year period. The book highlights the broad appeal and emotional depth of her work, noting its presence in diverse collections and its ability to connect with viewers from all backgrounds. Frink's artistic integrity is underscored, emphasizing her avoidance of clichés while maintaining a recognizable personal style. The publication serves as a testament to her enduring legacy in the art world.
Page Count:
79
Publication Date:
1990-06-01
Publisher:
Natl Museum of Women in the Arts
ISBN-10:
0940979136
ISBN-13:
9780940979130
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