We are delighted to welcome long time friend of artist Elisabeth Frink, the playwright Brian Phelan to Hauser & Wirth Somerset, to discuss the life and work of this fascinating artist. Phelan will give a series of short talks interspersed with archival films made about the artist.
Brian Phelan is a professional playwright whose work has been widely presented on stage and television across the world. He has been a friend and admirer of Elisabeth Frink since the early sixties and has written on her work.
Programme:
14:00 – 14:10
Life on the Fulham Road in the Late 1950s & Early 1960s:
A look at the life and work of the young Elisabeth Frink
14:10 – 14:30
Frink on Film:
Bird-Men and Warriors, Elisabeth Frink and her sculpture as seen by poet, Laurie Lee, BBCOmnibus, 1964
14:30 – 14:40
Goggle Heads:
Brian’s Afterword, for Elisabeth Frink Catalogue Raisonne of Sculpture 1947-93
14:40 – 15:00
Interval
Tea and coffee will be provided
15:00 – 15:50
Frink on Film:
Dame Elisabeth Frink, The South Bank Show, introduced by Melvyn Bragg, directed by Mick Csaky, 1993
15:50 – 16:00
Brian’s address given at the Royal Academy Memorial Service at St. James’ Piccadilly
This event will take place in the Implement Shed.
This is a free event, however advanced booking is essential.
Photo: Pete Kinnear, 1975 © The Frink Estate
