Pain 2018

Milos Pavlovic’s drawing, “Pain,” presents us with a striking juxtaposition: a rabbit’s head emerging from a human heart. The rabbit, often a symbol of fertility and vulnerability, here bears a more complex weight. Historically, the rabbit’s swiftness and timidity have been associated with fear and anxiety. This mirrors the visceral vulnerability of the heart, the very core of our being. Consider how the exposed heart echoes sacrificial imagery found across cultures, from ancient rituals to Christian iconography, where it represents ultimate sacrifice and love. The emotional power of this image lies in its raw honesty, tapping into our collective memory of pain and vulnerability. The image embodies a cyclical progression; a symbol that resurfaces, evolving and taking on new meanings within different historical contexts.