Frank Dale
She Really Wanted One of Those Chinese Crested Dogs but She'd Have to Get Rid of Her Boyfriend First, 2014
NSW, AUSTRALIA
Varnish On 6mm Glass
218.5 X 178.5 X 8 cm
Frank Dale’s work is an arresting fusion of narrative wit and material poise. Crafted with a glossy varnish finish on delicately layered glass, this substantial piece captures a moment suspended between desire and dilemma.
Unfolding like a whispered confession, it teases out the complexity of yearning beneath everyday choices. The sleek translucency of the 6mm glass not only reflects light but invites reflection - both literal and metaphorical - drawing viewers into the subtle tension embedded in the title’s narrative.
Dale’s work deftly explores contemporary relationships, balancing humour and vulnerability with elegant restraint. Here, the image is less about resolution and more about the space in between, where ambition and affection collide with candid honesty. It’s a piece that asks: what sacrifices do we make for what we want and at what cost?