Monumental Bodies Jan 2016

Caitlin Alexandra's 2016 artwork, "Monumental Bodies," presents a striking image. A female figure, rendered in grayscale, appears sculpted from stone, yet a dark, fleshy, serpentine form trails from her midsection. The contrast between the cold, classical aesthetic of the body and the visceral, organic appendage creates a powerful juxtaposition, exploring themes of the body, mortality, and perhaps the duality of human nature. The piece's dramatic chiaroscuro and the stark black background enhance its unsettling impact. Its surrealistic style challenges traditional representations of the female form.