Anthropomorphic bronze hares meet tactile ceramics in the Catalan hills, celebrating a legacy of playful, intuitive British sculpture.
Look closely at the linocuts like Stones; the simplicity of the lines reveals Flanagan's background in Land Art and his obsession with raw, unadorned shapes.
Inside the exhibition
Barry Flanagan was a sculptor who moved with ease between the heavy silence of stone and the light energy of linocuts. This exhibition at Fundació Llorens Artigas revisits his 1992 residency in Gallifa, where he paid tribute to the ceramic traditions of Artigas and Miró.
You're watching the lean, muscular form of a bronze hare leaping against the backdrop of the rugged landscape. Inside, delicate etchings like Teapot and cups contrast with the earthy weight of hand-formed ceramics, capturing the moment an artist's hands find their rhythm in a new medium.
Worth travelling for?
- A Mediterranean Legacy: See the results of Flanagan's 1992 stay in Gallifa, where he exchanged British sensibilities for the textures of the Catalan earth.
- Rare Ceramic Works: Encounter a lesser-known side of the sculptor through intimate clay pieces that reflect his dialogue with the masters Artigas and Miró.
- Diverse Mediums: Experience the breadth of his practice, from the precision of the Jessica's Forearm etching to the presence of his signature bronze animals.
Experience as an Artlover
Wander through the foundation's quiet spaces, noticing how the light hits the curves of the bronze. After looking at the prints, walk into the village of Gallifa to feel the stillness of the landscape that inspired Flanagan to leave his mark on clay.