Shawn Edwards- Transformation

The Maya Hu Nab Ku symbol anchors the composition, pointed to by a naked man preparing to swing a rope-tethered screaming demon through a cross-shaped aperture. A woman's face cries out, a dove escaping from her open head, breaking free from its chain. A plush teddy bear is crushed by a skeletal hand next to the astrological symbol for Pluto, signifying transformation. An angelic figure, a nude woman with wings, contrasts with the serene face of Hanuman.
Artist: 
Shawn Edwards
Year: 
2023

"Transformation", a graphite drawing by Shawn Edwards, is a complex tableau brimming with symbolism. The Maya Hu Nab Ku symbol anchors the composition, pointed to by a naked man preparing to swing a rope-tethered screaming demon through a cross-shaped aperture. A woman's face cries out, a dove escaping from her open head, breaking free from its chain. A plush teddy bear is crushed by a skeletal hand next to the astrological symbol for Pluto, signifying transformation. An angelic figure, a nude woman with wings, contrasts with the serene face of Hanuman. The detailed style enhances the dreamlike quality of this profound piece.

Graphite on acid-free illustration board

Dimensions: 40" x 30" (90 x 76.20 cm)