When Soak Becomes Spill - Subodh Gupta

This 6m high piece of art, by Indian creator Subodh Gupta was first installed (in 2015) on Exhibition Road in Kensington, London. It alludes to the importance of the world's natural resources and their usage by contemporary society.

Thanks to the owners of the Fife Arms Hotel (fine art dealers, Hauser & Wirth), it has found its way to the small village of Braemar in Scotland - situated just outside the Invercauld Arms Hotel (also owned by Hauser & Wirth).

Needless to say it is a divisive sculpture. Some think it is an exciting new aspect that enhances the village. Others think it is not in keeping with the natural beauty of an ancient village nestled in the Highlands of Scotland.

Whatever you may think, it is definitely a talking point!

[Dawn]

Interesting

[Jennifer Eurell]

Absolutely wonderful sculpture. Whether it is in the right place would definitely be a matter for debate. Nicely photographed too - especially the sheen on what I take is stainless steel.

[julia]

I like it..

[Casablanca]

It is certainly striking! Not sure it fits with the Highlands.......but I am sure it does what the artist intended and makes people talk about it!

[Kathy A]

That certainly is striking

[Diana]

Oh that is just too beautiful! Rather amazing, a couple of years ago my daughter was offered a job at Hauser & Wirth in Switzerland ;-)

[Joan Robillard]

Nice

[Beverley]

I like it a lot! this is a great capture too
My fav are his trees

[Valerie Chesney]

Certainly a talking point & very striking.
A beautiful sculpture & very modern & so well captured Issi!
I can imagine the discussion it provokes.

[Babs]

It is definitely interesting, but not so sure it fits in with the ancient village scene.

[Islandgirl]

Definitely a Striking sculpture!

[Louise & Ken]

"Old Timers" are often resistant to change, but I think this is marvelous with a lot of texture to contemplate! I "read it" as, "My Cup runneth over"!

[haskar]

An interesting sculpture.

[Pat Knowles]

Well I have heard there are big changes in the village…..perhaps that’s good but hard for some to accept. It’s a great sculpture but I think I’m in the latter camp but I am old!! A big talking point though & that’s what art is for. I wonder what Her Majesty thought if it?

[Judith Johnson]

What an enormous sculpture to transport. Colourwise, it goes well with the building behind, and definitely a talking point

[Phil Howcroft]

I'm in the "it is an exciting new aspect that enhances the village" ... we must embrace change and embrace art . BTW I love wind turbines , they are beautiful pieces of engineering and modern day windmills !

[LManning (Laura)]

It certainly is striking!

[Kathy]

Seems modern art in finding its way many places unexpected. This makes me wonder if it's a huge magnet that has attracted all the pots.

[Bill Ososki]

Regardless of the controversy, it's a beautiful sculpture. Thanks for sharing.

[Tunia McClure]

Excess -- we need to be reminded.

[Issi Bannerman]

@happypat It's a recent addition, so Her Majesty would never have seen it positioned in Braemar. Maybe just as well ... I can't imagine she'd have been a fan. As for King Charles? Who knows!

[Pat Knowles]

@jamibann I think she would have hated it but too polite to say so! 🤣 our mutual acquaintances became grandparents for the first time yesterday! 👏🏻

[Sarah Bremner]

WOW that's amazing. I think we need to take a wee trip up Deeside in sunshine and explore a little!!