Pregnant Death Jan 2017

Caitlin Alexandra's 2017 artwork, "Pregnant Death," presents a striking image of a body-painted figure, seemingly an elderly woman, in a crouched posture, pregnant. The visual impact relies on the stark contrast between the subject's aged appearance and the state of pregnancy, creating a powerful juxtaposition. The dark background isolates the figure, focusing attention on the body's texture and the unsettling symbolism of mortality and creation simultaneously embodied. This surreal, photorealistic piece explores themes of life, death, and the complexities of the female body.