Possession & Pain
pen and brush pen on paper, 2023
A Glimpse into the Abyss: The Agony of the Shrunken Heads
In the haunting strokes of our artist's creation, we invite you to traverse a path that winds through the shadowy corridors of history and imagination, exploring the chilling practice of head-shrinking and the palpable agony of the souls entwined within.
The drawing, a poignant and harrowing depiction of shrunken heads, is not merely a reflection of physical diminution but a window into the spiritual possession and torment experienced by the victims. The artist, through a delicate yet powerful interplay of shadow and light, reveals faces contorted not just by the physical act of shrinking, but by the brutal violation of their spiritual essence.
Each shrunken head, meticulously rendered, tells a story of pain and violation, their eyes, once windows to a soul, now portals to an eternal abyss of anguish which were stitched together. The artist has masterfully captured the dichotomy of their existence: physically minimized, yet spiritually magnified in their perpetual torment. Also, the artist added her own pain into the piece by depicting a jellyfish and anatomical nerves.
In exploring this piece, you are invited to witness not only the brutality inflicted upon the physical form but to feel the echoing cries of spirits forever trapped within their shrunken prisons. The artist endeavors to give voice to their silent screams, to manifest the pain of being both a physical and spiritual possession, and to prompt reflection upon the dark capabilities of humanity when wielding power over life and death.
Embark on this somber journey with us, exploring the depths of pain, possession, and the shadows that linger in our collective history, as we navigate through the artist's imaginative yet respectful portrayal of the shrunken heads and the souls that dwell within.