I love to observe how dramatic shapes work together, and so when Maureen and I walked into the gallery within Tate Modern housing Phyllida Barlow’s sculptural installation, I felt a sense of excitement.
Born in 1944, Phyllida Barlow has made imposing, large scale sculptural installations for over four decades. Using inexpensive, everyday materials such as cardboard, fabric, timber, polystyrene, plaster, scrim and cement, her distinctive works focus on her experimentation with these materials, to create bold and colourful three dimensional collages.
I loved the way the installation worked against the more classical curves of Tate Britain.
Having enjoyed Turner’s sublime paintings, it made for a huge contrast to enter the world of Phyllida Barlow.
Maureen features in this frame as she walks through the installation.
The large black boxes appear to be very heavy, but in fact are made from a very light weight material. Another element to the work was the wonderful smell of wood.
Shadow play on the gallery floor adds to the interest.
Colour and texture….so interesting juxtaposed to the elegant curves of the gallery.
I wonder what the Magical Hummingbirds would think of this. Maybe some hummingbird feeders could be added:)
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Interesting installation. I think the humming birds fit right in.
Thank you so much:)
Great post. Must check out if it’s still showing when I visit next.
I was reminded of how much I enjoy Tate Britain and a superb exhibition.
How very interesting, I loved the big boxes.xxx
It was great fun and full of surprises:)xxx