The Violent Birth of Hellen Mathers

Photograph

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APSU Art Collection

In this striking image, a person with long reddish-brown hair is bound in an exaggerated, cushioned swaddle of blue and white plaid fabric, secured with yellow rope, against a vibrant red and ornately patterned carpet backdrop, creating an intriguing and surreal visual contrast that suggests themes of confinement and comfort.

In this striking image, a person with long reddish-brown hair is bound in an exaggerated, cushioned swaddle of blue and white plaid fabric, secured with yellow rope, against a vibrant red and ornately patterned carpet backdrop, creating an intriguing and surreal visual contrast that suggests themes of confinement and comfort.

Name/Title

The Violent Birth of Hellen Mathers

Entry/Object ID

2021.0728.1

Description

a red-headed figure wrapped in blue blanket and rope/straps laying down on a red ornate carpet

Collection

APSU Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Benjy Russell

Date made

2009

Dimensions

Height

30 in

Width

20 in