This drawing features a striking and surreal depiction of a mother with an alien-like face giving birth to a child.
With no reason, I draw | Mixed media Artwork | Drawing on paper
 
The mother’s figure is painted in a bold red, dominating the composition with her elongated, abstract form that stretches across the page. Her arms are outstretched, yet her hands are not actively assisting in the birth, emphasising a sense of isolation or helplessness in the act of bringing life into the world. The child’s face is marked with urgency and distress, as emphasised by the repeated text surrounding them: "Get me out of here"—a desperate cry for freedom or escape. The background is a dense tapestry of black ink patterns, including abstract symbols, swirling lines, and fragmented motifs like eyes, fish, and plants.
 
These elements contrasting with the simplicity of the mother’s red form. The upper portion of the drawing features a row of black-and-white houses and buildings, giving a sense of civilisation or society looming in the distance, disconnected from the primal event occurring in the foreground. The combination of all the elements evoke themes of existentialism, alienation, and the raw, unassisted struggle of birth and life. The handwritten text amplifies the emotional impact, making the piece feely personal and expressive.
 
 
 
 
Get me out of here | Mixed media Artwork | Limited & Open Editions
© Loredana Denicola