Tate Liverpool

Bridget Riley, “Hesitate”, 1964

Oil on Canvas

An optical effect is achieved simply by variegating the tone and form of a repeated circular shape. The illusionary rippled landscape creates a feeling of three-dimensional space and movement which makes it interesting to view.

 Alice In Wonderland

This exhibition, based on Lewis Carroll’s novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, shows how inspiration for artwork and its concept can be drawn from any starting point. 

Annelies Strba, “Nyima 445”, 2009

Archival Pigment Print on Canvas

 

This artist explored the idea of saving the nature of a child and their playfulness, just like Alice was reluctant to grow up. She has photographed a girl asleep, preserved in time during a moment of dreams and imagination. I love the surreal lighting with magical, golden flickers and a white dress illuminated against the background. 

 

Arthur Rackham,

1907, Illustration

 

I was attracted to the dull, muted tones of this illustration which creates a sinister and gloomy atmosphere. This is an alternative, more frightening depiction of Alice in Wonderland, enhanced by the dramatic action and sense of rapid movement captured in the scene.