A favourite sculptor

There is a display of the work of Elisabeth Frink at Bournemouth University at present. Having missed one exhibition of her work last year, I was determined to see this one. This week is half term and therefore a holiday from my printing course - so wanting to make sure I had a day away from home, we decided to head south.

The work hangs and stands not in a dedicated exhibition space or gallery, but on the walls of two adjacent building, in a foyer, and as seen in the top photo in the cafe. My husband and I both enjoyed the feeling of being back in a space designed for serious thinking - we both liked the atmosphere of the buildings we encountered, and it was a pleasure to be able to spend time with the work, discussing it within the working environs of the university.

From the build-up we had expected somewhat more on her methods, thinking, and development rather than simply quotes from her on large posters. However, it was enough to get me thinking, and was a reaffirmation of what I like about her work. That bold figurative sweep of her marks, the affirmation of life, even if the humanity might be questionable. Enigma, that's what I respond to.

The catalogue accompanying the display, available for £5 is more than value for money. Here is a review in a local paper which also has a film showing the display.

Outside, the university continued to delight us with its architecture, and with the display of geological samples: a sculpture park in itself.