The Umbilical Cord of the Earth is the Moon 1977

Luchita Hurtado’s 1977 painting *The Umbilical Cord of the Earth is the Moon* depicts a surreal dreamscape. The canvas features a moon, rendered as a white disc against a dark blue background, and framed by two brown rock formations that appear to have split open. Several feathers fall through the air, seemingly suspended between the rocky walls and the ethereal night sky. The painting's enigmatic imagery invites viewers to consider themes of connection, vulnerability, and the power of the natural world.