European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 13, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse Kajut three Points a seven Inch Long fantasy was created in 1939. Two years ago Moore fascinated the critics with his three it hot the or nip or j m f by i vhf by Bob Hoyer is . Bureau chief it has been said that few contemporary sculptors can rival Henry Moore s Mastery of materials his Abil Ity to use a piece of Wood or Stone the right Way. In his methods the materials Seldom Are forced to do More than they should. And perhaps this is As much As ought to be speculated about concerning Moore s work. For the sculptor himself now 70, Hassid that it s impossible to write about his sculpture that it s a visual experience. If this interpretation is Correct an Moore ought to know then the Best time to put the Eye to work is now a London s Tate gallery. The British arts Council has just opened the most comprehensive collection of Moore s carvings Ever Assem bled in Honor of the sculptor s 70thbirthday. There Are 143 pieces of sculpture and 72 drawings in the exhibition at the Tate through sept. 22 which fill four rooms and occupies an open Gar Den in Back of the chiselled Woods polished mar Bles and burnished metals from Ever period of Moore s Long career make up the reclining figure for which Moore is justly famous May be seen in 30shapes and sizes in All the materials Moore upright motives from 1955-56 Tower above the steady procession onlookers who come to fathom the mysterious Large works have been mounted in the Garden and dozens of mini skirted loungers contribute to this outdoor exhibition. I Moore s reclining figures like this Mammoth sculpture Are. His Trade Mark. To Day August 13, 1968 the stars and stripes t s Only when the Eye surveys the Garden s perimeter defined by a Board Fence topped by barbed wire that the world of Art comes abruptly to an end. But then the sponsors of the show Farewell aware of the creativity of London thieves and nothing could be More embarrassing than the theft of an eight ton sculpture. Moore collaborated with David Syl Vester on the arranging of the exhibition and through All the planning seemed As confident As Ever of the course he has taken. Questioned about his Art after the unveiling of a new Bronze near the Tate he said you cannot write about my work. It has no literary interpretation. You can Only look. There is no explanation for it. I there were you d write an essay. Sculp Ture is not people like towns others the country. Some people like Moore oth ers hate it is obvious that Moore is not every one s cup of Tea. But there is visually compelling about his work that seems to Force even his detractors to take another look. Page 11
