Distraction 

"Distraction" is a painting by Erik Thor Sandberg, a contemporary artist known for his dark and surreal imagery. This painting features a skeletal figure, draped in a shimmering cloak, holding a woman's head on a stick. The skeleton appears to be interacting with a young child, adding an unsettling element to the piece. Sandberg's work often explores themes of mortality, deception, and the fragility of life, which are evident in this painting. The juxtaposition of the skeletal figure and the child, both seemingly lost in thought, creates a powerful and thought-provoking scene.