A Faulty Dissection 

Collaboration between Sandie Henderson and Sarah Robinson

Informed by the classic 1766 publication The Anatomy of the Horse by George Stubbs, and intended to mark the 200th anniversary of the death of Stubbs in 1806, this collaborative project was an attempts a contemporary interpretation of the powerful theme of anatomy and dissection through the medium of lithography.

Sarah and I decided to use the S.P.G.W. exhibition as a catalyst for collaboration. My sculptural working practice has focused heavily on equine anatomy, whilst Sarah's practice has encompassed research into surgical instruments; the linking of these themes suggested a logical starting point for our project. The exciting and essentially creative impetus generated by the collaboration has inspired us to continue working together on this and similar science and art based projects.

I am grateful to the Artists Access to Art College scheme hosted by the University of Central Lancashire 2004 and to Arts Council England for their invaluable support. The discovery of Elizabeth Frink's Horse and Man lithographs printed from zinc plates, with their stunning reticulated washes that seemed to mirror the textural qualities within my bronze sculpture, compelled me to explore lithography. AA2A and ACE enabled me to do so. Lithography has now become integral to my working practice.