The Great British Art Tour: Sally Moore tangles with her wild side

With public art collections closed we are bringing the art to you, exploring highlights and hidden gems from across the country in partnership with Art UK. Today’s pick: Cat’s Cradle in the National Library of Wales“I wish to create images imbued with a sense of the bizarre and the surreal. For me, the animals represent a threat, an anxiety or fear however irrational that needs to be overcome,” said Sally Moore of this image, Cat’s Cradle.Moore’s captivating surrealist works often include a psychological element based on real experience. Her enjoyment lies in depicting anxieties, often relating to social interaction and haunting fantasies, through visual metaphors, bringing to mind the works of Frida Kahlo. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/mar/17/the-great-british-art-tour-cats-cradle-national-library-of-wales #art_and_design #culture #painting #art #heritage #wales #museums