Pastural Carelessness
2004
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
2004
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Pastural Carelessness is a 2004 by Barry Cleavin, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a busy scene with people and animals on a wall by water. The figures are simple, drawn in black lines, while the foxes and rabbits are solid red. The sky is pink, the water dark blue, and the wall looks like a fence. Some people stand still, others run or jump, and the animals seem to be moving too. The title *Pastural Carelessness* hints at a mix of carefree humans and wild animals sharing the same space. The artist used bold colors and clean lines to keep it lively but a little off-balance. Look up Cleavin, Barry next to see more of his playful, mixed-up prints.
The etching *Pastural Carelessness* by Barry Cleavin, produced in 2004, features a tricolour palette of maroon, magenta, and blue, depicting figures and animals interacting with laboratory equipment such as test tubes and scientific apparatus. The composition blends pastoral and scientific imagery, with people and animals moving across or atop the scientific objects. It is one of 24 prints created for the SOFA Print Project portfolio.
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This printmaker builds layered images from everyday scenes and symbols. See how Barry Cleavin stacks farm fences, sheep, and billowing clouds in *Pastoral Carelessness*, a 2004 print where nothing sits still. It’s a…
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