Evil is Banal 1984

Marlene Dumas's 1984 painting "Evil is Banal" depicts a woman with a stoic expression, her face partially obscured by a curtain of hair. Dumas’s work is known for its exploration of the complexities of the human condition and this painting is a powerful example of her artistic style. The use of color, particularly the muted tones and the intense yellow of the hair, contributes to a sense of unease and mystery. This painting, while not overtly political, reflects on the banality of evil and its presence in everyday life.