Tod 1996

"Tod" (1996) by Manuela Sambo is a striking portrait that features a figure with a large, striped, black and white hat or headdress, a stark white face and black eyes. The figure is set against a pale grey background with a black vertical line on the right side of the canvas and black stripes on the bottom. The simplified forms and stark contrast create a sense of intensity and mystery. The work is reminiscent of the style of German Expressionism with its bold lines and focus on the human condition. Sambo was born in 1964 and continues to be a prolific artist, known for her figurative and abstract works.