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About this work

This painting shows a pale, simple figure with a blank face and small red dots for eyes. The skin looks dotted with tiny marks, like freckles or scratches, and the body is flat with no shadows. Arms stick out awkwardly, one bent at the elbow, and the legs are short and stubby. The colors are mostly light pink and beige, with a dark patch where the pubic area should be. The figure looks almost like a doll or a child’s drawing, but it’s painted on clear plastic. The flatness and odd proportions make it feel strange and unreal. If you like this style, look up Jim Nutt for more work like this.